Most adults have experienced the onset of midday sleepiness. It raises a common question: Are naps good for you? The answer is yes, but only if...
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CPAP Machines: How They Work, Benefits, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and other forms of PAP therapy remain a primary treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common form of...
Why Do I Wake Up in the Middle of the Night? Causes, Solutions, and When to Seek Help
It’s 3 a.m. You know this because you’ve been glancing at the clock periodically for the last half-hour. Another night. Another nighttime awakening. As you...
What Is Hypersomnia and Can It Be Treated?
Just about everyone has days when they can’t keep their eyes open, and they just feel drained of energy. However, for some people, excessive daytime...
Circadian Rhythm: The Key to Better Sleep, Health, and Daily Energy
You might feel groggy and need days to get adjusted to the switch from standard time to daylight saving time or vice versa. That’s an...
Sleep Hygiene Tips for Improved Rest
You’re probably conscious of your hygiene. You shower at least once a day, shave, brush your teeth and wash your hands regularly. But what about...
How Much Sleep Do I Need?
Sleep needs are very individualized, and you might wonder how much deep sleep you need to feel your best? For optimal health, on average, older...
10 Insomnia Tips to Help You Sleep
You’ve had a busy day and you’re tired but sleep just won’t come. Instead, you lie in bed, your mind busily recounting the events of...
Sleep Apnea: Signs, Diagnosis, and Treatment
At first you barely notice the impact of sleep apnea—that extra cup of coffee you need in the morning to get moving, the way ordinary...
Is Sleep Debt Real?
You can bank on it! Sleep debt is the difference between the number of hours of sleep you should get and the number you actually...
What Is REM Sleep…and Why Is It So Important?
Sleep might seem like the simplest of activities, but physiologically it’s a complex multistage process. Each sleep stage plays a role in getting our bodies...
Sleep Paralysis: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It
Sleep paralysis can feel scary, especially the first time you experience it. That strange phenomenon when you can’t move your arms, your legs or even...
