Remember when Garfield the Cat would wake up and recite his signature catchphrase, “I hate Mondays?” We’ve found the modern-day equivalent of the sardonic cartoon cat. In this case, it’s a young male ...

Before you roll over, consider whether those extra minutes of sleep are truly restorative. It’s unfortunate when your eyes pop open long before your alarm is set to go off. In some cases, you could ...

Lately, I’ve been waking up every night in the middle of the night like clockwork. It’s a bit of a mystery as to why: I haven’t been feeling particularly stressed about anything—not work, not my ...

As we age, our circadian rhythms change, but poor sleep practices can heavily impact both the ability to fall asleep and the ...

A naturopathic doctor’s video explaining the viral phenomenon of the “second wind” and its effects on sleep hormones has gone viral, resonating with many night owls. In the clip, Dr Kara explains that ...

The following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, The Science of Sleep, which is available at Amazon. Anyone who has nodded off on the subway, faked alertness in a meeting at work or ...