DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there ...

Drs. Bhanu Kolla and Timothy Morgenthaler explain in their new book how people can get better sleep. Co-authors of the new book, Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Sleep, Dr. Bhanu Kolla, left ...

The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least seven hours, and no more than eight hours. Most people should not need more than eight hours to be well rested. Going to bed and waking ...

One of the most common needs is either silence or light noise. Mayo Clinic suggests six tips for getting a better night’s sleep. The recommended amount of sleep for a healthy adult is at least ...