Sleep

Narcolepsy is a rare neurological sleep disorder in which the brain fails to regulate the body's sleep-wake cycles, resulting in excessive daytime sleepiness.

Drooling happens when our swallowing reflexes relax, and saliva accumulates and seeps onto our pillow cases. But it can also be a sign of another condition.

Sleep apnea causes the tissues in your throat to temporarily close or narrow your airway, causing you to stop breathing many times a night.

If you roll or fold your faithful pillow in half, consider stopping this habit immediately: It can cut off your air supply and lead to dental problems.

The latest health and wellness trend to go viral on TikTok is a sleep aid hack that involves drinking hot lettuce water. It sounds strange, but does it work?

We've all experienced restless nights. Health Digest has conducted a survey of 527 Americans to find out their favorite methods of coping when insomnia hits.

Can't imagine sleeping without a nightlight or at least some sort of illumination? Here's a look at why you may want to reconsider.

A common belief is that you shouldn't fall asleep after experiencing a concussion. But is closing your eyes after hitting your head really that dangerous?

Sleeping on the floor may not be the norm in the United States, but does that mean you shouldn't try it? Not necessarily.

Sleeping on your side is one of the more recommended sleep positions by experts. But not all side sleepers are guaranteed a perfect, pain-free night of sleep.

Snoozing alongside a loved one may provide increased feelings of comfort and security, but sleeping alone may provide a better night's rest.

There has been a long-standing debate about the health benefits and risks of sleeping with your dog. Here's what happens to your body.

Airing out your bedroom can sometimes optimize your sleep. But urban or nature noises can also worsen your sleep environment.

Naps and sleeping in give people a sense of correction without actually clearing a sleep debt. This can result in serious health problems.

There's nothing better than the warmth of a blanket after a long day. But what happens to our bodies when we fall asleep without one? We shiver at the thought!

'Pink noise' might sound like something made up to sell sleep aids, but it's actually a pattern of sound as old as rainfall and the human heartbeat.

Dealing with acid reflux is tough enough during the day. Fortunately, you can lessen symptoms of the condition by changing the position that you sleep in.

According to the Sleep Foundation, RLS affects between 5 and 10 percent of adults and 2 to 4 percent of children in the United States.

No matter your reason for not wanting to take your makeup off before going to bed, it's not going to be good enough.

We've all fallen asleep in a recliner while reading a book or watching TV, but for people with certain conditions, there are surprising benefits to this habit.

There are benefits and drawbacks to each position, although one seems to offer the most health advantages to the most people.

Sleeping with your cell phone at night is a common habit. But between the blue light from the screen, and the constant stimulation, is it safe to sleep with?

If you struggle to get to sleep, the light in your room could be to blame. Blackout curtains can impact your ability to sleep soundly through the night.

A common sleeping habit many people have is sleeping under a blanket. But why do we do this and how can we continue to sleep with a blanket even when it's hot?

A good night of sleep can make you feel like a million bucks. But sleep is also connected to your overall health, and can help with weight loss.

That twitching, called hypnagogic jerks or hypnic jerks, can be jarring but is actually fairly common.

When debating whether or not to wake a sleepwalker out of their slumber, there are some things you'll first want to consider.