We all know sleep is essential for our health – it affects everything from mood and memory to heart health. But despite that, millions of us lie awake each night, struggling to switch off. In fact, ...

High-intensity yoga for less than 30 minutes, twice a week, may be the best workout routine for catching high-quality shut-eye, a new study shows. But before people jump on the yoga trend, researchers ...

Not all physical activities are created equal when it comes to a good night's sleep. Now, a new study has found that there are four practices that can significantly help different aspects of sleep ...

Start stretching—these simple exercises could help you make it to bed early tonight. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Sleep can feel elusive sometimes. Stress, poor sleep hygiene—like ...

Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don’t have to run a marathon or visit a gym to reap ...

Exercise is widely known to help with sleep, but new findings show that certain types may be especially effective in easing insomnia symptoms. Insomnia affects more than nighttime rest. It can drain ...

When you’re exhausted, starting a new exercise routine may sound like a nightmare, but a new study suggests getting active could be the secret to a good night’s sleep. Scientists in China reviewed ...

Want to maximize your sleep but not sure how to do it? A new study may have some answers. Researchers at China’s Harbin Sport University conducted the study, which was published on July 11 in Sleep ...

It’s well established that physical activity—especially aerobic exercise like biking or running—helps people to sleep better. For example, one research study examined the effects of aerobic exercise ...

Share on Pinterest Sleep is no less important than exercise when it comes to health, recent research emphasizes. Design by MNT; Photography by Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images & Alexander ...

Small changes in diet, exercise and sleep may extend life by a year when put into practice together, while making larger changes could provide more than nine additional years of life, according to a ...