Sleep Disorders
Learn about sleep disorders such as insomnia, narcoplepsy, and restless leg syndrome, including prevention tips, triggers to avoid, and drug information to help cure sleep problems.
Tips to Help You Sleep Well With Incontinence
Can’t sleep through the night without waking up multiple times to use the bathroom? Here are steps you can take to help.
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How Head and Neck Cancer Can Impact Sleep
Did you know head and neck cancer symptoms and treatments can cause issues with your sleep? Here’s what you should know.
How Much Do You Know About Sleepwalking?
Are you sleepwalking and have no idea? Surprisingly, it’s possible. Take this quiz to see if you’re secretly a sleepwalker.
To Sleep With Your Dog, or Not to Sleep With Your Dog?
On one hand, a new study shows that sleeping with your pet can help ease chronic pain symptoms. On the other hand, another study shows that sleeping with your dog may result in… no sleep at all. So, you may not be in pain, but you won’t be well-rested. Choose your poison.
Could Your Sleeping Pill Keep You From Hearing a Fire Alarm?
Some sleeping pills can impair your ability to wake up in response to a threatening situation, such as the smell of smoke or the sound of a fire alarm.
Stars, They’re Just Like Us: They Have Insomnia, Too
No much how much fame or fortune you have, insomnia can strike you, too. Just ask George Clooney.
Are You Getting the ‘Normal’ Amount of Sleep?
How many times have we heard that we must get at least eight hours of sleep? Well, what if we told you that it was a big misconception, and you may not need eight hours of Z’s, afterall?
Trouble Sleeping? More Than Your Energy is at Risk
Aside from being rundown and tired, some studies also suggest a link between a lack of sleep and an increased risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Follow these three tips to catch more Z's.
Crohn’s Disease and Your Sleep: What You Should Know
Dealing with sleep problems in addition to Crohn’s? You’re not alone. Here’s how to get better rest with IBD.
How Sleep Affects Your Osteoporosis Risk
Did you know that a lack of quality sleep can harm your bone health? Here’s what you can do to combat the effects.
Bright Lights, Bad Sleep: Light Pollution and Insomnia
The more exposure older adults had to artificial outdoor light at night — even from inside their homes — the worse their insomnia became.
Meet the Experts
Martin Reed
Patient ExpertMartin is the owner of Insomnia Coach and is passionate about sleep. He has been writing for HealthCentral since 2014.
Eli Hendel, M.D.
Health Professional, Medical ReviewerEli Hendel, M.D., is a board-certified internist/pulmonary specialist with board certification in Sleep Medicine.
Stephanie Stephens
M.A., Health WriterStephanie Stephens is a digital journalist, audio/video producer and host, specializing in health and celebrities.
Health News
Early to Bed, Early to Rise Equals Less Depression
Middle-aged and older women who naturally go to bed and get up early (early birds) are considerably less likely to be depressed, according to a new observational study.
Better Sleep May Help You Lose Weight
If you're struggling with obesity, improving your sleep could help reduce your sugar consumption and promote a healthy weight.
Why Too Much or Too Little Sleep Is Bad for Your Health
Results of a new study suggest that sleeping fewer than six hours a night or more 10 hours a night increases your risk for metabolic syndrome that increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.