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Weighted blankets have recently skyrocketed in popularity and it’s really not surprising (2020, anyone?). These heavier-than-usual blankets are known to transform sleep habits and ease anxiety thanks to an inherent “feels just like a hug” magic and, let’s be frank, who couldn’t use an extra hug these days?

50 children in the Crossroads will be getting the rest they need for the upcoming school year, thanks to a program by Ashley Homestore that donates beds and accessories to those in need. 'A Hope To Dream' has been an annual campaign that's now in its 6th year, and the kids will receive mattresses, bases, sheets and comforter sets and pillows from Ashley Furniture and other local business donors...

Everyone falls asleep at their desk, but the trick is, not to make it look like you just fell asleep at your desk. If this woman continues taking catnaps, she's going to need a chinstrap.

If you've ever had a dream that you thought would make a great television show or movie, here's your chance to see it come to life. And no, Christopher Nolan fans, this is not 'Inception.' Unlike Nolan's hit movie, Liran Goldberg, the driving force behind 'The Sleep Project,' will be producing a television show based on people's dreams.

All-night cram sessions are commonplace for students. But even though we know being sleep-deprived could be counter-productive, it seems learning doesn’t have to stop just because we nod off.

Not getting enough sleep has been increasingly associated with a higher risk of chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers. Even worse, new research seems to indicate that how much we sleep could be linked to our ethnicity.

Is it possible that your geographical location could be affecting your sleep?

Sleepwalking might seem like an isolated phenomena that only few people suffer from, but it may be more common that previously thought — especially among those who take sleep aids.

Previous research (and common sense) indicated that getting too much or too little sleep was bad for the body and weight. It is generally accepted by researchers that oversleeping contributes to obesity, as it leaves little time for exercise and body functions. That may not actually be the case, however.

If you’ve ever wondered why some people can get by on just a few hours of sleep while others need much more, scientists may have found an answer. Research conducted on 4,000 Europeans discovered that those who had two copies of a particular variant of a gene called ABCC9, which influences sleep duration, generally reported sleeping less than those who had two copies of a different version of the g

Some guys are looking to score and some may be looking to snore. Researchers from the University of Chicago have conducted a study of 10 guys in their 20s that found the less sleep a man gets, the worse his sex life is.