Sleep Disorders and Insomnia
17 articlesSleep disorders and insomnia cover difficulty falling asleep, waking too early, restless nights, nightmares, irregular rhythms, anxiety about sleep, and the mental-health effects of chronic poor rest. Sleep problems can be linked to stress, depression, trauma, panic, pain, medication, lifestyle, or medical conditions.
Articles should explain sleep hygiene, conditioned arousal, rumination, relaxation, circadian rhythm, CBT-I principles, and when sleep issues need medical evaluation. The goal is to help readers understand sleep as a health signal, not just a matter of discipline.
Articles should explain sleep hygiene, conditioned arousal, rumination, relaxation, circadian rhythm, CBT-I principles, and when sleep issues need medical evaluation. The goal is to help readers understand sleep as a health signal, not just a matter of discipline.
Low Oxygen at Night: How Poor Breathing Disrupts Sleep and Brain Health
Interrupted breathing during sleep can leave you foggy, irritable, and unrested the next day
Sleeping With the Window Open: The $2 Hack That Keeps Bugs Out and Air Fresh
Leaving your window open at night can help you breathe easier—but it comes with risks
Sleep Isn’t Just Rest—Ignoring It Raises Your Risk for Lasting Health Problems
Most adults spend a third of life asleep, but poor sleep can quietly erode your health
Sleeping in the Wrong Position Could Be Sabotaging Your Rest and Health
Experts say your sleep posture may be the hidden reason for poor rest and morning pain
How Sleeping In on Weekends Can Wreck Your Monday and What to Do Instead
A big weekend sleep shift can leave you groggy and moody on Monday—here’s how to fix it
Why Sticking One Foot Out of the Covers Can Help You Fall Asleep Faster
Leaving a foot outside your blanket at night may help your body cool down and ease you into sleep
What Sleeping With Your Dog or Cat Says About Your Personality and Emotional Needs
A third of Americans let their pets sleep in bed. This nightly habit reveals more than comfort.