A hot bedroom can make it hard to fall asleep. It also can make it harder to stay asleep and feel rested the next day. As the climate warms, hot nights are becoming more common. Researchers are finding that rising nighttime temperatures can cost [...]
Each year, Insomnia Awareness Night shines a spotlight on chronic insomnia and the effective treatments that can help people sleep better. Organized by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, the annual event raises awareness of a sleep [...]
Many adults struggle to get a good night’s sleep. In fact, a recent data analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that nearly 13% of U.S. adults use a sleep aid most days or every day in the past month to help them [...]
Sleep is essential to health, but for many women, getting a full night of quality sleep becomes more difficult during menopause. Hormonal changes can disrupt sleep in several ways, making it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and feel rested the next day. Survey [...]
Sleep supports how we feel, how we think, and how our bodies function. Even so, nearly half of adults (45%) say they have never discussed sleep with a healthcare professional. Women (49%) are even less likely than men (40%) to raise the topic, which [...]
You lie down at the end of a long day feeling exhausted. Your body is ready for rest. Instead of drifting off, your thoughts start to speed up. You replay conversations, think about tomorrow, or worry about how little sleep you might get. The [...]
Most of us know sleep is important. But many people still get less than 7 hours a night. You might think you’re fine, or that feeling a little tired is “normal.” But research shows that short sleep can affect almost every part of your [...]
A new preliminary study is raising concerns about the long-term use of melatonin supplements among people with chronic insomnia. The research, presented in November at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2025 in New Orleans, suggests that using melatonin for a year or more [...]
Most people go to bed with their phone nearby. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 87% of Americans sleep with their phone in their bedroom. A separate AASM survey found that 91% of people admitted they have stayed up [...]
If your brain won’t slow down when your head hits the pillow, you’re in good company. A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows many Americans are losing sleep over money, work, politics and more. The survey, taken in June, found [...]
