Chronic sleep deprivation acts as a systemic stressor, elevating risks for cardiovascular disease and metabolic dysregulation while impairing cognitive function.

To better understand why some people develop the condition while others do not, researchers have worked together to identify ...

On a special episode (first released on July 24th) of The Excerpt podcast: The question is: Why do we struggle to sleep? Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins The Excerpt to talk ...

People with chronic insomnia show a delayed and weakened daily rhythm of mental activity, keeping the brain in a more alert, daytime-like state at night.

Older adults with a combination of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated worse sleep and verbal memory ...

TORONTO - AUGUST 25: "Sleep Disorder" — Kevin rearranges the house to his liking after his buddies convince him that Donna makes all their decisions and has taken over the house for her own benefit.

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. But there are effective treatments for it. Doctors might start by recommending lifestyle changes that could improve your sleep. Or they might refer you for ...

In 2020, out of nowhere, I suddenly stopped being able to sleep. Not sleeping for one night is irritating. Not sleeping for ...

A study based on more than 600 000 participants suggests that insomnia increases the risk of influenza and other respiratory infections. Sleep problems also increased the risk of COVID-19 infection ...

Is your teen not sleeping well at night? Many teens don’t get the recommended amount of sleep, between 8 and 10 hours. It could be insomnia. What are some signs of insomnia in teens? They may be tired ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that daily cannabis use improved sleep in people with insomnia. Getty Images Cannabis products consumed on a daily basis resulted in better sleep for people with ...

“Psychophysiological insomnia” was a diagnosis doctors gave to people experiencing sleeplessness related to anxiety about being unable to sleep. It is no longer in use. Because anxiety about sleep can ...