When Charlotte Thornton was young, she’d watch her Nanna fall into a 10-minute sleep almost as soon as she sat down. “She would be so tired because, although she routinely went to bed at 10:30pm, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Most of us treat sleep like it’s a simple budget item: we ...

A massive global study has turned up some grim news: that nearly 87% of us are not routinely getting quality sleep and meeting physical activity levels needed for our long-term health. Now, scientists ...