Why you can’t sleep In addition to external factors, sleep deprivation can also be because of sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy, Restless Legs Syndrome and sleep apnea, according to the CDC ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining your overall health. If you find yourself having difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night, this could be a sign of ...

“Psychophysiological insomnia” was a diagnosis doctors gave to people experiencing sleeplessness related to anxiety about being unable to sleep. It is no longer in use. Because anxiety about sleep can ...

Having insomnia is a risk factor for sleep apnea. The reverse is also true. Scientists think this link might arise due to many factors. For instance, sleep apnea can cause significant sleep ...

Everyone has trouble falling asleep from time to time; indeed, evidence suggests that 100 percent of adults experience periods of sleeplessness over the course of their lifetime. But a significant ...

What constitutes ‘normal’ sleep varies considerably between different cultures and demographic groups. For example healthy elderly individuals sleep less at night compared to young and middle-aged ...

Chronic insomnia may do more than leave you groggy, it could speed up brain aging. A large Mayo Clinic study found that people with long-term sleep troubles were 40% more likely to develop dementia or ...

Practicing habits like mindfulness meditation and taking supplements like magnesium may help you sleep well at night. But if your symptoms don’t resolve, a doctor may be able to help. Many people ...