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The two main types of sleep apnea and how to treat them
Studies have linked sleep apnea to high blood pressure, increased risk of heart attack, stroke and i...
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4 myths about sleep and how much sleep you actually need
How much sleep you need varies from person to person, as well as across different age groups. Here’s...
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10 tips to get better sleep
Try these 10 lifestyle and dietary habits that good sleepers use to feel better rested.
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A how-to guide to diagnose and treat shift work sleep disorder
When you work at night and sleep during daylight, your body’s natural rhythms can become confused. T...
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Restless legs syndrome: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Do you feel a recurring crawling, tingling or pulling feeling in your legs? You may be living with r...
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Beyond walking and talking: 10 weird things you might do while you sleep
Parasomnias occur when a person is in a mixed state, both asleep and awake — awake enough to act out...
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A how-to guide for staying rested while working the night shift
Not everyone who works a night shift has sleeping problems, but most do. Working at night goes again...
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What is narcolepsy and how do I treat it?
A person with narcolepsy is likely to become drowsy or fall asleep at inappropriate times and places...
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How to know if you have insomnia
Learn about the causes and symptoms of insomnia, and what to try next if you're having trouble sleep...
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What’s a CPAP device and how do I use it?
Common problems with CPAP include a leaky mask, dry mouth or nose and trouble falling asleep. If you...
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Five ways to love your heart this February
Simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact when it comes to heart health. Show your heart some l...
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The joy of just being awake: Disorder diagnosis paves way to better sleep
For most of her life, Megan could barely get out of bed. Everyone told her it was depression, but a ...
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Try a nappuccino for a double-shot of energy
Conventional wisdom says caffeine interrupts sleep. But you can exploit a quirk in the way both slee...
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Cool ideas for hot weather sleep
Having trouble sleeping in the heat? You’ll find a confusing wealth of information online – so we’ve...
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The do's and don'ts of safe sleep for babies
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is the leading cause of death in infants between 1 month and 1 year old...
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Safe sleep spaces for every baby
“This is such a relief. I didn’t know how we were going to afford a crib,” said one new mom who rece...
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Infant Safe Sleep Coalition receives $50k grant for safe sleep education
The funds will help hire a coordinator for education programs and purchase a supply of sleep boxes a...
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Caffeine and your health
It can be easy to forget that caffeine is a drug — a chemical — just like any other. How you use it ...
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Good sleep from A to ZZZ
Is it safe to take sleeping pills? If you're having trouble sleeping, when should you worry?
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Shop your way to better sleep
Choosing a mattress and pillow combination that works with your weight, build and position preferenc...