Sleep Management - Original Articles
Like thieves in the night, physical and mental health conditions can rob you of valuable dreamtime. To solve the problem, you have to get to the root of it, and treat it.
When it comes to kids and secondhand smoke, is there a safe level? And what does secondhand smoke affect?
Certain hormones send hunger signals to your brain that let you know when it's time to eat. Other hormones send signals that tell your brain you're full and it's time to stop. And just like the rest of your body, those hormones don't work as well when you don't get enough sleep.
Although little is understood about sleep talking, researchers and medical experts agree that it is rarely more than a fleeting disturbance in the night. Here's what they know.
When Daylight Saving Time arrives, you can reset your alarm clock, your computer clock and your wall clock, but it's not so easy to reset your internal clock. These tips will help make it easier.
While it probably won't hurt you to experience occasional nocturnal stirrings, night after night of interrupted sleep is dangerous to your mental and physical health.
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.
If you're tossing, turning, and looking for alternative ways to get to sleep, melatonin supplements might help. But then again, they might not. Here's why.
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.
You and your partner may be the best of friends during the day, but what happens at night? If you're not sleep compatible, your relationship can suffer, as can your physical and mental health.
Sleep deprivation is a growing epidemic in this country, and neither gender has a lock on it. But there are a few behaviors of which men seem to be particularly guilty.
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.
Being part of a couple means compromise, but sometimes your sleep-sex cycles simply aren't in sync. Here, five things you can do to get on the same page.
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.
Family therapist Allison Cohen says separate beds are not a symbol of a dysfunctional relationship if they lead to healthier interactions between couples. Instead of tearing you apart, separate beds may actually bring you closer together.
If you've done everything in your power but still can't find the land of nod, here's what you should do next.
Highly emotional states both positive and negative can put your brain into overdrive, causing bouts of insomnia. If an overactive mind is keeping you awake, here are some tips for turning it off.
You may not realize that something as mundane as a car accident could put you at major risk for this disorder.
If you feel frightened when the lights go out, the solution may seem obvious: sleep with a night light. But some researchers say this may do more harm than good. So, what's next?
When you climb into bed at night, do you don a silk nightgown, heavy flannels, a tee-shirt and boxers...or nothing at all? Your answer may determine how well you'll sleep.
A sleep study is a time commitment that may not be convenient, but for everyone involved, it's usually a win-win situation.
Researchers think your ability to cope with disruptive sounds while sleeping has something to do with how your brain is wired.
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.
Although the procedure may sound complex, the intended results are not. NFT seeks to teach a brain with a particular abnormality how to behave normally.
Find out about a therapy that can help you breathe better and reduce the risk of serious medical problems.
You've heard that "beauty sleep" is important, but do you know why? Here is what a restful slumber can do for your skin.
Sleeping soundly isn't just good for you it's good for your heart, especially if you're a man.