Sleep Management - Symptoms

Everyone moves around in their sleep. But if you're constantly flailing about, knee-jerking your partner, and generally disturbing the peace, it may be time to make a change.

If you've tried everything from relaxation techniques to sleeping pills but still can't doze off at a reasonable hour, you may have a condition known as Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome.

Poor sleep and chronic pain often go hand-in-hand. While there are a variety of treatments to help you through the night, could Cognitive Behavioral Therapy be the best bet? Find out here.

Ever find yourself at a party and suddenly realize you are wearing nothing but your underwear or, worse yet, standing there stark naked? Such is the stuff of recurring dreams.

Do you wake up at the slightest disturbance or are you the type that sleeps through the alarm each morning? Whichever way you roll, there are ways to work with your current sleep style.

If you've done everything in your power but still can't find the land of nod, here's what you should do next.

You may not realize that something as mundane as a car accident could put you at major risk for this disorder.

A sleep study is a time commitment that may not be convenient, but for everyone involved, it's usually a win-win situation.

Lucid dreaming is knowing that you are in a dream and using that state of awareness to influence what happens in your dream. It's a controversial subject, though. Some say it tricks people into thinking they can rewrite the script of their lives. Others, on the other hand, believe it can lead to creative insight.

Shift work disrupts our internal clock, which tells us when to eat, sleep, and be active.

Snoring loudly enough to wake up your sleeping spouse may be more than just annoying, it could signal a serious health problem.

Sleeping soundly isn't just good for you it's good for your heart, especially if you're a man.

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 few simple adjustments can help you drift off into the land of slumber.

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.

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.

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.

Sudhansu Chokroverty, MD, FRCP, FACP, discusses how to determine if you're too tired to perform certain activities.

Shelby Freedman Harris, Psy.D., C.BSM discusses the possibility of making up for lost sleep.

Shelby Freedman Harris, Psy.D., C.BSM provides insight on how to handle an irregular sleep schedule due to shift work.

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.

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.

Sudhansu Chokroverty, MD, FRCP, FACP discusses if falling back to sleep for awhile longer is always a good thing.

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.