Sleep - Health Digest

Close up on woman's eyes looking to the left with the rest of her face behind a pillow and wearing a sleep mask on her head against a yellow background

Erin Marie

This Is What Your Eyes Are Doing While You're Sleeping

Our eyes continue to engage in movement throughout the night while we're sleeping. But what exactly are they doing behind our eyelids?

K. Cossey

What You Should Know About Short Sleeper Syndrome

Despite not getting the recommended amount of sleep, people with short sleeper syndrome often function normally without the need for caffeine or naps.

K. Cossey

What Happens If Sleep Apnea Goes Untreated?

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects your breathing. For many people, sleep apnea may involve being tired, despite a full night's rest.

Anne Taylor

The Vitamin You Need If You Have Trouble Sleeping

Taking these vitamins may help you sleep better.

A. Sooter

You're Not Getting Enough Deep Sleep If This Happens To You

If you want to get enough sleep each night, then you need to get eight hours, but it's also important to spend enough time in deep sleep stages.

Zrinka Peters

This Is The Worst Sleeping Position For Your Back

Falling into a comfortable bed at the end of a long day is one of life's great pleasures. But how you feel getting up in the morning depends not only on how many hours you sleep, but also on what position you're sleeping in.

Erin Marie

This Is What Happens When You Sleep On A Bad Mattress

A good mattress is essential for good sleep and health. Let's take a look at some of the signs of a bad mattress and in what ways they affect the human body.

Agnes Erickson

Is Sleeping With Headphones Bad For You?

While many of us are tempted to sleep with headphones on to guarantee a good night's rest, there may be some downsides in doing so.

Ziba Redif

Surprising Ways Your Sleep Position Can Impact Your Health

You already know sleep is important to your health. But did you know how various positions can impact the quality of your snoozing? Read on to find out more.

Ruth Clark

Is Sleeping With A Lot Of Pillows Bad For You?

Waking up with a sore neck is something many of us are all too familiar with. Could sleeping with too many pillows be the culprit?

Close-up of person sticking tongue out of their mouth

Erin Marie

This Is What Your Tongue Is Doing When You're Asleep

During sleep, our tongues work saliva towards the back of the throat for swallowing, helping to avoid excessive drooling and bettering our quality of rest.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Reason Nyquil Makes You Sleepy

While Nyquil is not specifically marketed as a sleep aid, it does contain ingredients that might make your drowsy, such as dextromethorphan and doxylamine.

Catherine Caruso

The Mineral You Need If You Have Restless Leg Syndrome

If you suffer from restless leg syndrome, you may want to know what common mineral you can boost in your diet to alleviate your condition.

Robin Zabiegalski

Workouts That Will Help You Sleep Better

What if the key to getting a good night's sleep wasn't a pill, but rather exercise? Read on to find out which workouts may help you get those zzzs.

Jenna Demmer

Can Sleep Deprivation Make You Hallucinate?

Sleep helps the brain function properly, and extended sleep deprivation has a negative effect on brain activity. Some may even experience hallucinations.

Jenna Demmer

Can You Die From Sleep Deprivation?

Though experts note that death caused directly by sleep deprivation is rare, it is a factor in the development of deadly diseases, as well as auto accidents.

Robin Rothstein

What Happens To Your Body When You Change Your Sleep Schedule?

When you need to significantly adjust your sleep schedule, is there a quick and easy way to make the shift? As it turns out, making adjustments is a process.

Jenna Demmer

The Real Reason Women Need More Sleep Than Men

Women are more likely to have sleep disorders and to multitask during the day, so they require more sleep for proper recovery.

Agnes Erickson

Is It Bad To Sleep With Your Hair In A Ponytail?

If you're one to throw it into a ponytail right before you set your alarm and drift off into dreamland, we urge you to reconsider.

Woman sleeping next to baby awake in crib

Jenna Demmer

What It Means When Your Baby Won't Sleep Through The Night

Don't expect your baby to sleep through the night, as they need to be fed fairly frequently, even when most people would be sleeping.

Kimberly Smith

Does Being Overweight Cause Sleep Apnea?

Those with narrow throats or blocked nasal passageways are more prone to having sleep apnea, but being overweight is the most common contributing factor.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Get An Extra Hour Of Sleep

Most Americans don't get enough sleep at night. Here's what happens to your body when you get an extra hour of sleep.

Jenna Demmer

These Are The Americans Who Get The Best Sleep

People who got at least eight hours of sleep enjoyed the best sleep quality at 82 percent, while people who went to bed early woke up in a better mood.

Ziba Redif

What Happens To Your Body When You Get A Full Night's Sleep

What happens to your body when you get in your full 8 hours? Turns out, a bunch of amazing internal processes that help keep you healthy. Read on to learn more.