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 [...]
To drive awareness of chronic insomnia and its treatments, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, in collaboration with the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, will hold the 12th annual Insomnia Awareness Night on Friday, June 20, 2025 — the shortest night of the year. [...]
Improving sleep isn't just about getting comfy in bed. It's also about training our brains to connect the bed with sleep. That's what stimulus control, a component of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, is all about. By having a consistent and predictable schedule and [...]
June may boast the shortest nights of the year, but for those experiencing chronic insomnia, every night feels like an eternity. This sleep disorder affects millions worldwide, prompting the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) to [...]
Nearly 3 in 10 Americans (28%) say insomnia has a negative impact on their daily lives, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM). On Tuesday, June 21, the “shortest night of the year,” the AASM and the Society [...]
Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint, with as many as 35 percent of adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. If you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you may feel fatigued and sleepy during the day. It may not [...]
Sleep problems affect everyone, but they are particularly common among military veterans. Recent studies of U.S. veterans highlight the prevalence of sleep disorders. What sleep disorders are veterans likely to experience? Veterans are exposed to stressful situations during military service. The stress of training, [...]
Review: The aptly-named film “The Quest for Sleep” follows the journeys and struggles of several people living with insomnia. They share their highly personal experiences about what it feels like to not get the sleep their bodies need, the life events that may have [...]
Each night millions of people in the U.S. struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. For some, this is only a brief problem. For others, insomnia can become an ongoing struggle. Download an infographic about insomnia.
