After I Tore My ACL, My Sleep Went Downhill
It was nearly a decade before I got a good night’s sleep again
sleep disorders
How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is key to a healthy brain and a healthy body. Watch this video for some tips for sleeping well.
I Thought I Conquered Insomnia. Then I Didn’t Sleep for Four Days.
Lifelong perfectionism and a need to please robbed me of my ability to truly relax
This Is Your Brain on No Sleep
We need those 7 to 9 hours to keep our brains healthy in the short term — and for the long haul
The Day After a Bad Night’s Sleep
How you might feel if you slept poorly last night — and how to sleep better tonight
More on Melatonin
Lots of people are using melatonin as a sleep aid — but does it work, and is it safe?
Insomnia Isn’t Just an Annoyance. It Can Have Serious Effects on Your Health.
Learning how to manage insomnia could help you prevent the serious health consequences of this sleep disorder
El insomnio no es solo una molestia. Puede tener efectos graves en tu salud.
Es importante aprender cómo manejar el insomnio para que puedas prevenir consecuencias graves para la salud por este trastorno del sueño
My Quest for Uninterrupted Sleep
I’ve had insomnia for more than a decade, but I’m finally taking charge
You Snooze, You Lose? Sufficient Sleep Could Be Key to a Healthy Weight
A new study found that people who are overweight and optimize their sleep consume nearly 300 fewer calories the next day
Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Insomnia
Trouble sleeping can be more than just a nuisance. It can be the cause or result of other medical conditions. Read on to find out more about insomnia.
Conversación sobre la salud: Preguntas y respuestas sobre el insomnio
Las dificultades para dormir pueden implicar más que una simple molestia. Puede ser la causa o el resultado de otras condiciones médicas. Lee este artículo para obtener más información sobre el insomnio.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Sleep Apnea Is More Common Than You Think — and More Serious
Don't dismiss poor sleep as a normal part of aging. It could be sleep apnea, a disorder with serious health consequences.
Sleep Apnea Linked to Diabetic Eye Disease
Severe sleep apnea is a risk factor for diabetic eye disease that can lead to vision loss and blindness, according to new research.
Why Is My Sleep Apnea Making Me So Tired During the Day?
If you have obstructive sleep apnea, the most common form of sleep apnea, and still feel tired during the day, you are not alone. Learn more.
Sleep Apnea May Be Linked With Alzheimer's Marker
Millions of Americans are left drowsy each day by sleep apnea, and new research suggests it might also raise their odds for Alzheimer's disease.
Snoring May Be Bigger Health Threat to Women Than Men
The hearts of women who snore appear to become damaged more quickly than those of men who "saw lumber" at night.
Sleepy Drivers Involved in 100,000 Crashes a Year
Few people think twice about getting behind the wheel when feeling drowsy, a sleep expert warns.
Sleep Apnea Often Missed in Black Americans
Sleep apnea is common—but rarely diagnosed—among black Americans.
Sleep Apnea Might Raise Odds for Painful Gout
Turns out people with sleep apnea have a 42 percent higher risk of gout. Here’s what you need to know.
Sleepless Nights Haunt 1 in 4 Americans
Good sleep is hard to come by for the 25 percent of Americans who experience a period of severe insomnia each year.
