Sleep

Idiopathic hypersomnia is an uncommon sleep disorder that involves excessive sleep and tiredness. Here is what it is, and how it is diagnosed.

The term dyssomnia describes a list of sleep disorders that are characterized by an inability to fall asleep or the urge to sleep in excessive amounts.

Although energy drinks may seem to help you stay awake, how does consuming them during the day impact your quality of sleep at nighttime? Here is what to know.

If you struggle to sleep, you're not alone. Fortunately, sleep expert Dr. Julia Kogan offers new insights on how to implement a better bedtime routine.

A new study found that when children entering kindergarten get at least 10 hours of sleep per night, they do better socially, emotionally, and academically.

While there are a number of treatments available for insomnia, some people may also want to try meditation as a treatment option.

If you're pregnant and having trouble sleeping, it's vital to address the issue and improve your sleep. This benefits both your health and that of your baby.

It is well-known that air pollution increases the risk of certain health conditions such as respiratory illness. Did you know it can also affect your sleep?

If you have overactive bladder, you may experience restlessness and insomnia because of getting up to pee. Could changing the way you sleep help?

For those having trouble sleeping, melatonin may be able to help, but is it better taken with food or on an empty stomach? Here is what you should know.

Green tea is praised for its many purported health benefits, but when it comes to lulling us to sleep, green tea may be the opposite of beneficial.

What does an all-nighter do to your body when you stay up to party or to finish a task that can't be put off any longer? The short answer is: nothing good.

Out of all the different factors that can influence our mood, did you know that sleep is one of them? It's proven by science. Here is what you should know.

Sleep issues are common after traumatic head or brain injuries.

If you've tried to improve your sleep with limited results, maybe it is time to work with your chronotype. Here are some ways to do just that.

This is the first time since 2016 that the safe sleep guidelines for infants have been updated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Here's what to know.

Rain limits outdoor activities, making sleep a preferred activity of choice. However, the drizzly weather is proven to be more than just a natural lullaby.

New statistics from the CDC indicate there has been a startling rise in melatonin poisonings in children. Over the past decade, the number has surged by 530%.

Our relationship to sleep may evolve over our lifetime, and it turns out, there's a common age where we tend to get the least amount of rest.

Plenty of people are concerned with how many calories they burn while they're awake, but did you know that you can burn calories even when you're asleep?

The reasons why someone may smoke marijuana are varied, but there is one potential benefit that many people use it for, and that's better quality of sleep.

Science tells us that sleep and social connection are two basic human needs. But new research shows they may be more closely intertwined than we thought.

Blue light comes from the sun, but the devices we use, including televisions and computers, also emit blue light. Could this be hindering your sleep?

Heartburn is an uncomfortable condition that can disrupt both our daily lives and sleep. Here's how to reduce the risk of heartburn in bed.

Getting enough sleep is vital to our health, but many people don't get sufficient zzzs. If you're not getting enough sleep, here are some possible reasons why.

A lack of sleep can lead us to crave foods that may be high in fat and calories. Additionally, sleep deprivation inhibits our metabolism's functionality.

Aside from causing long-term health issues and being addictive, smoking tobacco is shown to lead to disastrous effects on your sleep quality.