Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As a sleep researcher who studies couples and their nighttime habits, I’ve seen just about every sleep arrangement imaginable.

It turns out, our furry best friend might be our sleep enemy. Lots of pet owners let their animals sleep on the bed with them, which usually disrupts sleep. But many would say it’s worth it. And ...

Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep quality, according to my team's recently published research in Scientific Reports. We recruited a nationally ...

There’s something undeniably comforting about falling asleep next to a familiar purr or gentle snoring at your feet. Many people who share their bed with a pet describe it as one of the most calming ...

While one study published in Scientific Reports suggests that sleeping with a pet often disrupts the quality of your sleep, the bondedness an owner has with their pet also plays a role in whether or ...

Sharing a bed with a pet can disrupt sleep due to their different sleep cycles, allergens, and increased carbon dioxide levels. While removing pets from the bedroom is ideal for better sleep, many pet ...