Sleep Disorders

There are more than 70 sleep disorders. Common ones include insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and circadian rhythm disorder. READ MORE

Sleep Disorders

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Treatment Options for Insomnia

This sleep disorder is more common in women. Here’s what to know.

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Much Ado About Magnesium

Magnesium is having a moment thanks to the sleepy girl mocktail. Here’s what you need to know about magnesium benefits for women.

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Try a Sleep Tracker for Better Health

Discover a world of sleep tracking devices outside the typical smartwatch

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Is It Time for a Sleep Divorce? To Sleep or Not to Sleep Together

How some couples are rethinking healthy sleep — and healthy relationships — by getting a sleep divorce

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Top 8 Healthy Sleep Habits

Follow this sleep hygiene checklist for a better night’s sleep

Lindsey Vonn

After I Tore My ACL, My Sleep Went Downhill

It was nearly a decade before I got a good night’s sleep again

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

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.

Angel Yau

Getting Help for Your Mental Health Is Not a Weakness, but Try Telling My Asian Parents That

As Chinese immigrants, my parents taught me their cultural values of hard work and overcoming challenges through helping yourself — but when the challenge is mental health, that approach doesn’t work.

Monica Le Baron

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

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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

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The Day After a Bad Night’s Sleep

How you might feel if you slept poorly last night — and how to sleep better tonight

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More on Melatonin

Lots of people are using melatonin as a sleep aid — but does it work, and is it safe?

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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.

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