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5 Health Conditions That Steal Your Sleep

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.

Secondhand Smoke and Kids: How Much Is Too Much?

When it comes to kids and secondhand smoke, is there a safe level? And what does secondhand smoke affect?

Lose Sleep, Gain Weight?

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.

Do You Talk in Your 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.

Spring Ahead Without Falling Behind on Sleep

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.

Is Broken Sleep a Bad Thing?

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.

Tossing and Turning All Night? What to Do

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.

What is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome?

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.

Will Melatonin Help You Sleep?

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.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain-Related Sleep Problems

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.

Sleep Incompatibility: Eye-Opening Solutions for Couples

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.

4 Bad Sleep Habits Men Have

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.

Recurring Dreams: What Do They Mean?

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.

Sleep or Sex?

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.

Are You a Heavy or Light Sleeper?

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.

Happily Sleeping in Separate Beds?

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.

Doing Everything Right but Still Can't Sleep?

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

How to Turn Off Your Active Mind

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.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Are You at Risk?

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

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

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?

The Best Bed Clothes for Optimal Sleep

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.

What a Sleep Study Can Do for You

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

Are You a Light or Heavy Sleeper?

Researchers think your ability to cope with disruptive sounds while sleeping has something to do with how your brain is wired.

Can You Solve Your Problems with Lucid Dreaming?

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.

Could You Have Shift Work Disorder?

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

Sleep Apnea and Your Heart

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

Could Neurofeedback Retrain Your Brain?

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.

CPAP Therapy: What You Need to Know

Find out about a therapy that can help you breathe better and reduce the risk of serious medical problems.

The Science Behind Beauty Sleep

You've heard that "beauty sleep" is important, but do you know why? Here is what a restful slumber can do for your skin.

Sleep Apnea: Danger Zone for Men

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