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 [...]
Is your teen staying up past midnight and sleeping in late? That habit might be doing more than making mornings rough. A new study from Penn State College of Medicine found that teens who keep later bedtimes and wake times were more likely to [...]
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 [...]
Think you need to overhaul your entire lifestyle to boost your heart health? Think again. A large new study found that adding just 11 minutes of sleep each night, along with slight improvements in diet and exercise, was linked to a 10% lower risk [...]
Sleep apnea affects millions of people across the United States, yet many still struggle to recognize its symptoms, access timely testing, or feel understood in their diagnosis journey. To help close these gaps, Project Sleep launched Sleep Apnea: Let’s Face It!, a year‑round awareness [...]
If you snore loudly, feel tired during the day, or have been told you stop breathing in your sleep, you might wonder if obstructive sleep apnea could be the reason. One simple tool often used to check your risk is called the STOP‑BANG questionnaire. [...]
Sleep paralysis can be scary, especially if it happens for the first time. You may wake up and realize you cannot move or speak, even though you are aware of what is happening around you. Sleep paralysis happens when your body and brain are [...]
Sleep trackers are everywhere. From smartwatches to phone apps, more people than ever are using technology to monitor how long and how well they sleep. While these tools can raise awareness about sleep habits, they can also increase stress and make sleep harder. A [...]
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 [...]
When people think about New Year’s resolutions, sleep is often an afterthought. The focus is usually on eating better or moving more. But those goals may come with a bonus. They can help you sleep better, too. Sleep is one of the three pillars [...]
