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.
Can’t sleep through the night without waking up multiple times to use the bathroom? Here are steps you can take to help.
Did you know head and neck cancer symptoms and treatments can cause issues with your sleep? Here’s what you should know.
Are you sleepwalking and have no idea? Surprisingly, it’s possible. Take this quiz to see if you’re secretly a sleepwalker.
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.
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.
No much how much fame or fortune you have, insomnia can strike you, too. Just ask George Clooney.
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?
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.
Dealing with sleep problems in addition to Crohn’s? You’re not alone. Here’s how to get better rest with IBD.
Did you know that a lack of quality sleep can harm your bone health? Here’s what you can do to combat the effects.
The more exposure older adults had to artificial outdoor light at night — even from inside their homes — the worse their insomnia became.
Martin is the owner of Insomnia Coach and is passionate about sleep. He has been writing for HealthCentral since 2014.
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.
If you're struggling with obesity, improving your sleep could help reduce your sugar consumption and promote a healthy weight.
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.