Sleep Management - Original Articles

It sounds like something out of a sci-fi film, but sleep paralysis is fairly common. Although experts consider it harmless and even normal, it can be terrifying for those who are afflicted.

What are the challenges of getting a good night's rest and what's the best advice for addressing common sleep issues?

A recent study found that men who have insomnia are four times more likely to die when compared to men who reported sleeping well.

Are you noisy in bed? You may be a nocturnal grinder, waking up your bed partner as you feverishly wear down your teeth.

Is street noise keeping you up at night? Loud neighbors interrupting your sleep? Block disruptive sounds with a soothing white noise machine. But if you don't feel like buying one, other options can work just as well.

If your teenager seems depressed, the problem could be in the bedroom.

8 tips to help your teens get their Z's.

Learn how to beat fatigue and rev up your romance.

For women who experience night sweats, the story is always the same: Suddenly waking in the middle of the night, feeling extremely hot around the face, neck, and chest, and sweating profusely, to the point of saturating your pajamas and sheets. Fortunately, there are effective ways to stay drier in the night.

If you (or someone who sleeps close to you) suffers from occasional or mild snoring, our home remedies can help ensure a better night's sleep.

You spend one-third of your life in bed. Make sure it's quality time, by choosing the very best pillow for your needs.

Does your mood take a sharp turn for the worse when your allergies kick in? It might not be "all in your head."

The unique sleep disorder known as narcolepsy is identified by a collection of unusual and rather scary symptoms and characterized by falling asleep often and at inappropriate times.

Women are already more prone than men to insomnia and other sleep issues. Then menopause kicks in and these problems often get worse. So, what's a gal to do?

Too little sleep has long been blamed for a variety of mental and physical problems, but too much sleep may be just as detrimental to your health.

When you don't get enough sleep, you feel drowsy the next day. Simple enough. But if you're getting plenty of z's and still catch yourself nodding off in the middle of the day, it could be a sign of other health problems.

The question is no longer a simple, "soft or firm?". Now you need think about whether you want to include "muscle-recovery properties"or "thermal-regulation technology," for example.

Creating the right environment is essential for getting a good night's sleep. Lighting, room temperature, noise level, air quality and your choice of bedding all contribute to slumber quality. Adjust them to suit your own personal comfort level, and you'll enjoy a more blissful state of slumber.

You may sleep as few as 5 hours, or as many as 10, but what's most important is that you get what you need. Here's what happens when you don't.

Remember the last time you noodled over a problem but didn't arrive at a suitable solution? Chances are, you put it out of your mind and told yourself you d sleep on it, only to wake the next day with the answer.

Thanks to our natural internal rhythms, or biological clock, we tend to (or at least hope to!) fall asleep with the moon and wake up with the sun. What happens in between, however, is a bit more complicated.

For years, sleep researchers have tried to figure out exactly why we dream and what our dreams really mean. Theories abound, but none are proven. Dreams are recognized as a form of thinking, however, and at one time or another, most of us have had to deal with some pretty disturbing thoughts.

There's that long stretch ahead until the end of the workday. How are you ever going to stay awake? You could consume massive doses of caffeine, but that's likely to leave you wired and even more exhausted at the end of the day. Instead, try these alternatives.

You've seen it in movies, heard laughable stories from family and friends, and even read about it in literature. So what's the real deal behind this nighttime phenomenon?

Sleep disorders are also commonly reported in adults with ADHD. Brain researchers are working hard to find out why.

Is your asthma keeping you up at night? As many as 20 million Americans suffer from asthma and many of them find that their symptoms worsen after dark. This condition is so common, it's often referred to as "nocturnal asthma."

Is your asthma keeping you up at night? If so you certainly aren't alone. As many as 20 million Americans suffer from asthma according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And many of them find that their symptoms worsen after dark. In fact, this condition is so common, it's often referred to as "nocturnal asthma."

If you think allergies are to blame for the situation, you might be surprised to find out you're wrong.

How to stop the snoring, kicking, and teeth grinding.

Yoga shows great promise for providing relief, which is great news for the millions of cancer survivors in the U.S.