If you’re like most people, you’ve been affected by stress-related sleep problems at some point or another, lying awake at night filled with anxiety about your career and the future. You may feel ...

While you’re asleep, your brain is busy undergoing a restorative reset. The glymphatic system clears out toxins and metabolic waste, while short-term memories are filed in the neocortex. At the same ...

Are you struggling with insomnia? If so, are you aware of the causes of insomnia? Or maybe you’re able to get to sleep, but toss and turn all night and don’t feel rested at all. Keep reading to ...

Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don’t have to run a marathon or visit a gym to reap ...

Menopause is notorious for causing symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Insomnia is another challenge women face during this transition. Between 40 and 60 percent of menopausal ...

This article was reviewed by Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD. You’re tossing and turning, counting sheep for what seems like forever, ...

Insomnia sufferers often find themselves trying everything under the sun in a frustrating and seemingly futile attempt to get a good night's sleep. However, these all-consuming efforts may be doing ...

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...