Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Judy Stone focuses her writing on infectious diseases. While women are said to sleep a bit longer than men, their sleep ...

There are several biological, hormonal, and even psychological reasons for the difference in how much sleep women need. So if you’ve ever felt guilty about staying in bed a little longer, you can let ...

Thought everyone needed the same amount of sleep? Think again. A study published by the Cleveland Clinic reveals that, for physiological and psychological reasons, women need more sleep than men… ...

Low quality sleep has negative effects on your waking hours. All too often, getting a good night’s sleep feels elusive. Even if you’re tired and go to bed at a reasonable hour, there’s no guarantee ...

We’ve all grown up hearing that eight hours of sleep is the gold standard. But if you're a woman waking up tired despite following the rule religiously, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone.

Elizabeth is a contributor to CNET and the The Simple Dollar, where she reviews insurance providers and policies. She has more than three years of experience writing for top online insurance and ...

There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep—but a good night’s sleep can mean different things for different people. Do women need more sleep than men? According to science, yes. Maybe Dakota Johnson ...

Joseph Curley, MD, is employed by Upstate Anesthesia Services, P.C., and is chief of anesthesiology at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, N.Y. Upstate Anesthesia Services is managed by Somnia, Inc. Q: Why ...

It turns out there might be a scientific reason behind women needing extra “beauty sleep.” Studies show, on average, women require about 11 minutes more sleep per night than men do. Although this ...

If you spend any time in the wellness corners of TikTok or Instagram, you’ll see claims women need one to two hours more sleep than men. But what does the research actually say? And how does this ...

Amelia Scott is a member of the psychology education subcommittee of the Australasian Sleep Association. She receives funding from Macquarie University. If you spend any time in the wellness corners ...

You’ve probably heard that eight hours of sleep each night is ideal. But TikTokers are calling it into question, saying the advice is rooted in research on men. “Us girlies need nine to 10 — minimum,” ...