Getting quality sleep and enough of it is essential for mental and physical health. If you've ever had a bad night's sleep, then you know how much it can affect your entire day. If this becomes a ...

More than 50 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Regularly having trouble sleeping can adversely impact your physical and mental health, leading to daytime sleepiness and disrupting your ability ...

NEW YORK -- Everyone needs sleep, but how many people actually get it? Last week marked Sleep Awareness Week, reemphasizing the important connection between sleep and health. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On ...

The most common and effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP therapy, administered via a machine that delivers a steady stream of ...

There's nothing like a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, far too many Americans don’t get one on a regular basis. Sleep disorders have risen to widespread proportions in the U.S., and they go beyond ...

Insomnia can be caused by many lifestyle factors and medical conditions. Here's how to determine what's disrupting your sleep.

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: ...

SEATTLE — It’s easy for some to get a good night’s sleep, but for many others, it can be a nightly challenge. The Sleep Medicine program at Overlake Medical Center provides services and treatments for ...

Over a 5-year period, the incidence of sleep disorders was higher in people living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) vs those without. The absolute risk of being diagnosed with any sleep disorder was higher ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Eric S. Zhou, PhD: ...

Sleep is a basic human need and critical to both physical and mental health, yet almost half of Louisiana residents report not getting enough of it. According to America’s Health Rankings, an annual ...

Doctors say pills are not the best way to treat lasting insomnia. Jan. 20, 2012— -- Editor's Note: The original published text of this story began with an anecdote about a man who claimed to ...