For those living with acute or chronic insomnia, every night can feel a little too short. Insomnia Awareness Night, organized by both the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM), is a night dedicated to raising awareness for this common sleep disorder.
Read MoreAll parents know that sleep plays a critical role in their child’s behavior. If you’ve noticed your child seems irritable, depressed, is having difficulty concentrating, experiencing night terrors, or even snoring frequently, a sleep disorder might be to blame. If that seems far-fetched to you, it’s not. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that 25-50 percent of children and 40 percent of adolescents are affected by sleep problems.
Read MoreArianna Huffington, the woman behind one of America’s biggest news sources, The Huffington Post, is changing how we view sleep with her new book, The Sleep Revolution.
Read MoreWith advances in sleep medicine, there are new and improved medications to therapeutically treat various sleep disorders. Because these medications can affect sleep in different ways, it’s important to be aware of how they are used to treat disorders such as insomnia, narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome, as well as their particular risks and benefits.
Read MoreOral appliance therapy can be an effective sleep solution for some people who struggle with sleep-disordered breathing.
Read MoreWhen it comes to sleep, there are several common myths that may not be as true as they seem. We take a look at some and separate the fact from fiction.
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time has come to an end. Making the transition to earlier hours gives you an opportunity to get your sleep back on schedule and pack in time for new morning routines, such as hitting the gym, grabbing a coffee or going for a run.
Read MoreHas anyone ever told you that might have woken up on the wrong side of the bed? Regardless of which side of the bed you sleep on, the way you feel emotionally after you wake up can be significantly linked to your sleep.
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, about 60 percent of men and 50 percent of women experience at least one traumatic event in their lives. Suffering from trauma or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a detrimental effect on the quality of your sleep.
Read More
