A nightcap might feel relaxing, but research shows it can fragment your sleep and reduce the quality of your rest.

Alcohol may seem like a sleep aid, but health experts say it can interfere with your body’s natural rhythms. Dr. Lacy Anderson has how it happens and what to watch forin today’s Daily Dose. Anderson ...

Alcohol slows brain activity, making you feel sleepy and relaxed. Drinking alcohol often disrupts your sleep quality, leading to more awakenings and less restorative sleep. Pacing yourself and ...

Alcohol may seem like a helpful way to relax before bed, but medical experts say it can significantly interfere with sleep quality and increase the risk of long-term sleep problems. Related: Daily ...

Insomnia is linked to frequency of alcohol use among early adolescents, according to new Rutgers University-Camden research. "Parents, educators, and therapists should consider insomnia to be a risk ...

Many of us have been there: After a long day at work, we're looking for something to help us wind down, and many of us might reach for a glass of wine or a favorite cocktail (even more so on the ...

Insomnia symptoms affect the risk of suicide among people who drink alcohol, according to a groundbreaking study led by the director of Mississippi State University's Sleep, Suicide and Aging ...

We've all heard it. Many of us have experienced it. A few of us even swear by it—enough to ceremonially partake in a glass or two of wine before crawling into bed. A nightcap. In fact, a little booze ...