You know the feeling: lying in bed, wide awake, your mind racing. You’ve heard all the advice—don’t drink caffeine late, ...

Studies show that when people eat foods rich in fiber, tryptophan and unsaturated fats, they sleep better at night.

Weight gain is not just caused by overeating or inactivity, but also by hormonal imbalances and poor sleep habits. Hormones ...

New research finds waking up doesn’t trigger cortisol release. The body’s internal clock starts this process before waking up ...

Aging brings various challenges and opportunities for reexamining sleep health. It’s time women’s health reaps the benefits of this new frontier.

If you still need help managing insomnia, a healthcare professional may be able to recommend medications or other treatments. Hormone changes related to menopause may directly contribute to sleep ...

Estrogen comes in different forms ... But it might help with some weight issues indirectly. If you're losing sleep because of insomnia or severe hot flashes, eating well and exercising may ...

The primary reason for insomnia in early pregnancy: Rising levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which play a role in regulating your sleep cycle as well as your breathing pattern.

Postmenopausal women with a history of hormone therapy use have slower biological aging compared to those who never used the ...