At one point or another, everyone will experience acute moments of insomnia. Here's what to do when you can't sleep. If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep—or, once you have fallen asleep, have ...

Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don’t have to run a marathon or visit a gym to reap ...

The frustration of lying awake at night, watching hours tick by, has become an increasingly common experience. Whether struggling to fall asleep, stay asleep, or waking too early, insomnia’s effects ...

The "frustrating" condition may affect as much as 66% of the population.

How much damage do sleepless nights cause? A lot. “Chronic insomnia disrupts emotional regulation, worsens psychiatric conditions like depression and anxiety, and increases the risk of cognitive ...

In today’s fast-paced world, a restful sleep is often a distant dream. Not only the elderly, but even teens and young people are struggling with insomnia these days. We all know how insomnia affects ...

A massive study of nearly 400,000 people has for the first time established a causal link between gut bacteria and insomnia, confirming previous observational research that found some bugs help you ...

Julio Fernandez-Mendoza currently receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Sleep Research Society, a US-based not-for-profit professional ...

If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep—or, once you have fallen asleep, have awakened only to be kept up by racing thoughts—you are not alone. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, ...