Sleep Disorders

Obtaining a great night's sleep for many people seems to be a natural thing, while for others it's more difficult because of sleep habits or...

Most individuals traditionally work in the daytime, and sleep at night. But, many people work all night long, or third-shift. They're forced to sleep during...

Veterans sacrifice much in service to their country. They give up time with friends and family, in support of their country. They also work long...

Whether traveling for the holidays, business, or simply a week-long getaway, jet lag can happen to the best of us when traveling across time zones....

REM sleep behavior disorder is a type of disorder that causes unpleasant dreams and abnormal behavior while sleeping. It is particularly related to REM sleep,...

Vitamin D is touted as one of the most important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, and for many reasons. A new study has found that lack...

Oh, snap! We had the following important article about Drowsy Driving Prevention Awareness Week pre-written and ready to post two weeks ago, but got so...

A recent study has uncovered a significant relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and sleep disturbances. According to the study, the relationship may be bidirectional...

It doesn’t take much to throw your circadian rhythm (your body’s internal sleep clock) completely off balance. Unfortunately, once you’ve done that, it can take...

The number of sleep disorder diagnoses worldwide is discouraging enough in its own right. However, the really alarming information is the rise in number of...

Medical Disclaimer: No claims are made for cures of any type within the following blog post. Check with your physician before following any regimen for...

Originated by Dr. Murray Johns out of Epworth Hospital in Australia, the Epworth Sleepiness Scale is designed to measure a person’s daytime sleepiness. What is...

A recent editorial published in the New York Times from Vatsal G. Thakkar, professor of psychiatry at N.Y.U. School of Medicine, discusses his beliefs that...

  Excessive sleepiness, particularly excessive daytime sleepiness, is the hallmark sign of hypersomnia. Hypersomnia can also be characterized by prolonged sleep at night. Up to...

  For many people, spring is a welcome sight after a cold and dreary winter. For allergy sufferers though, the sight of blooming flowers, budding...

For people who have trouble sleeping, snore loudly, are overly tired, or have chronic fatigue, often the first step to a diagnosis is an overnight...

  You probably know that it’s advised to practice good hygiene to keep yourself healthy, and to help prevent the spread of diseases. But did...

Excessive alcohol use can wreak havoc on your sleeping patterns for a number of reasons. While some people may believe that alcohol aids in being...

An estimated 10 million people suffer from fibromyalgia here in the U.S., and up to six percent of the population worldwide have this condition, reports...

Getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night may seem like a long lost memory, let alone a luxury. But not getting...

Anyone who has suffered from insomnia, particularly how to stay asleep at night, has spent a lot of time wondering about this very thing. Sleep...

Bright light therapy, also known as phototherapy, is a helpful way to treat the winter blues, otherwise known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD), as well...

Ask any physician what is a common complaint they receive from women aged 40 and older, and you’ll likely hear the answer night sweats. In...

Sleep is essential for people from all social and economic groups. Every living creature needs sleep in order to function. Unfortunately, many disorders and conditions...

Medical Disclaimer: No claims are made for cures of any type within the following blog post. Check with your physician before following any regimen for...

Sleep paralysis sounds like something only seen in a horror flick. You awake from a sound sleep, only to feel like you can’t move. You...

Medical Disclaimer: No claims are made for cures of any type within the following blog post. Check with your physician before following any regimen for...

Sleep is one of the things in life that most people feel they can never have too much of. Part of the reason you feel...

While there are all manners of cartoons and feature films (like the Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan hit Sleepless in Seattle) dedicated to the chaos...

One of the most important things you need in order to properly function and have good physical and mental health, is an adequate amount of...

Just as our hair will likely turn grey and wrinkles will probably adorn our faces, as we age many of us can expect to encounter...

Insomnia can be a real dream killer, and it’s a problem that plagues far more people than you realize. According to the National Institute of...

When was the last time you were too excited to sleep? Was it over an important job interview? How about an upcoming vacation? This priceless...

Who doesn’t love a great midnight snack? The problem is, those midnight snacks might not be showing your body the love it really needs to...