Sleep - Health Digest

Beth Bradford

Can Seeing More Daylight Lead To Better Sleep?

A 15-minute walk can not only get your heart pumping and body moving in the morning, but the extra daylight can also help you sleep at night. Here's why.

Brynna Standen

What Happens To Your Body When You Stop Sleeping In Bed With Your Partner?

Is sleeping alone better for you than sleeping next to someone you love? Let's look at what happens to your body when you stop sleeping next to your partner.

Brynna Standen

Can Poor Sleep Quality Lead To Lower Back Pain?

For people with lower back pain, productive sleep can be hard to come by. But what if poor sleep is what's actually causing low back pain in the first place?

Erin Marie

The Drink Most People Prefer To Help Them Sleep - Exclusive Survey

If you don't sleep enough, you may have considered reaching for a nightly beverage to help. Here's what our readers are drinking to catch more z's.

Amanda Vining

Health Digest Survey: What Time Do People Typically Go To Bed Every Day?

With daily responsibilities and activities, the times adults go to bed vary. Here's what researchers (and Health Digest readers) say is the best time for bed.

Erin Demmer

How A Lack Of Sleep Can Affect Your Memory

Not getting enough sleep can affect someone's physical and mental health, and one cognitive function that sleep deprivation appears to interfere with is memory.

Robin Rothstein

Eating These Foods Can Give You Nightmares

Many people have nightmares on a weekly basis. What some may not know is that certain foods may increase the chance of having them. Here's what you should know.

Diana Bocco

How Your Sleep Patterns Can Affect Your Risk For Diabetes

While some people are more productive in the early mornings, others become more alert at night. Unfortunately, this could affect your risk for diabetes.

Brie Schmidt

Should You Be Wearing Deodorant To Bed?

When do you apply deodorant for best results? Some brands suggest at night, but experts say there are dos and don'ts when it comes to wearing deodorant to bed.

Sabika Hassan

Here Are The Top Tips For Boosting Your Sleep Cycle

Want to get a better night's rest? If you struggle with improving your sleep cycle, we'll share some holistic tips for you to try at home next time.

Jeremy Brown

How Sleep Can Affect Your Metabolism

Most people know that not getting enough sleep can take a toll on your body. However, unexpected side effects on your metabolism can also occur.

Ziba Redif

How Your Sleep Cycle Is Affecting Your Menstrual Cycle

Insufficient sleep doesn't just make you feel lousy. It can also interfere with your well-being, including your periods and reproductive health.

Angela Todd

Myths About Sleepwalking You Need To Stop Believing

There are many myths surrounding sleepwalking and those who suffer from the condition. Learn the truth about these myths that you should stop believing.

Angela Todd

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Explained

While most people experience paralysis that prevents their bodies from acting out their dreams, that's not true for people with REM sleep behavior disorder.

Diana Bocco

Does A Lack Of Sleep Affect Your Appetite?

Sleep deprivation can have serious consequences on both the body and mind. Many people not realize it, but it can even affect your appetite.

african woman in bed with sleep paralysis

Sabika Hassan

What Causes Sleep Paralysis?

Sleep paralysis is a state that renders you unable to move or speak when you're waking up or about to fall asleep. Here's why sleep paralysis happens.

Andra Picincu

Can Eating A Snack Before Bed Help You Sleep Better?

Experts advise against eating certain foods before bed, as they can ruin your sleep. But some snacks might actually help you catch more Zzz's.

Sabika Hassan

What Is Sleep Hygiene And Why Is It Important?

Following proper sleep hygiene is imperative for youngsters and adults, but what is it, exactly, and what makes it important? Here's what you should know.

Erin Marie

Can A Lack Of Sleep Affect Your Kidneys?

It's well known that different factors can affect the health of our kidneys. However, is it possible that lack of sleep could be one of them?

Kimberly Smith

Tips For Falling Asleep When You Have Anxiety

If you deal with anxiety, you know that trouble falling or staying asleep can be a side effect. When you don't get enough sleep, it can impact your health.

Robert Iafelice

How Sleep Apnea Affects Your Body

The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is on the rise. If left untreated, sleep apnea can cause a slew of negative effects throughout the body.

Brie Schmidt

Does A Lack Of Exercise Affect Your Sleep Habits?

Many Americans suffer from sleep disorders like insomnia, and are looking for solutions. Find out if a lack of exercise can affect your sleep habits.

Beth Bradford

This Is What Happens To Your Eyesight When You Don't Get Enough Sleep

Sleep is essential for our health and well-being. When you're not sleeping enough, it can have many effects on your health, including straining your eyesight.

Ziba Redif

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Gastrointestinal Problems?

Sleep apnea can cause a host of different health issues, but can it cause gastrointestinal problems? Discover what experts say about sleep apnea and your gut.

Ziba Redif

12 Reasons Why You Keep Waking Up In The Middle Of The Night

Nighttime wake-ups can stem from a number of different reasons. Here are some possible sleep stealers that may be at the root of your nocturnal awakenings.

Catherine Caruso

The American Medical Association Weighs In On The Daylight Saving Versus Standard Time Debate

The U.S. Senate recently voted in favor of permanent Daylight Saving Time. Now, the AMA is weighing in on the matter. Read on to find out where they stand.

Jay Wilson

Myths About Sleep Apnea You Have To Stop Believing

Many people don't even know they have sleep apnea in the first place. With a condition as elusive as this, it's natural that myths have spread about it.