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What is Drowsy Driving?

Do you know when you’ve had enough sleep to get behind the wheel of a vehicle? Did you get enough rest before your commute? Check out NSF’s conclusions from our Drowsy Driving Consensus Panel in the June 2016 online edition of our Award-winning journal Sleep Health.

Sleep and Melatonin

It can be frustrating to have trouble sleeping several nights on end. How do you know if you should start taking a sleeping pill or supplement? Natalie Dautovich from the National Sleep Foundation explains the basics on sleep medication and when to begin using it.

How Sleep Affects Brain Function

Ever wonder what your brain is doing while we are sleeping?

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

Sleep needs vary by age. Learn more about how much sleep is necessary for children, adults, and even infants. Watch a new video that explains NSF’s Sleep Time Recommendations.