As 2015 begins, we take a look back at our top sleep-related stories of 2014. Counting down from No. 5, these are the articles on Sleepeducation.com that received the most views in 2014: 5. Sleep Well, Be Well: A national health priority You’re eating [...]
The new documentary "Sleepless in America" explores sleep loss as a byproduct of modern society. Or more specifically, it reveals the compounding consequences of having a population that simply does not get enough sleep. The road we are heading down is not pleasant. With [...]
New research links insomnia to a higher risk of deadly accidents such as falls and car crashes. The study involved more than 54,000 men and women. They completed a health survey that included questions about their sleep. The study tracked them for an average of about [...]
A new study finds that the way we handle stress could cause insomnia. Results show that coping with a stressful event by giving up on dealing with the stress or by using alcohol or drugs each helps trigger the relationship between stress exposure and insomnia [...]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has declared that Monday, March 12, 2018, is Insomnia Awareness Day. Each night millions of people in the U.S. struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep. For some this is only a brief problem. But for others, insomnia [...]
It’s been said that the camera never lies. Perhaps, but it sure can stretch the truth. Consider, for example, photos of running and sleeping. Personally, I’ve never been much of a runner. I always say that you never seen anyone smile while they’re jogging. [...]
When you can't sleep, physicians recommend that you get out of bed and spend some time doing a quiet, relaxing activity until you are tired. Many of the things that you may do during the daytime or evening (watching tv, using your tablet or [...]
Sleep starts are also known as hypnic or hypnagogic jerks. They are sudden, brief, and strong contractions of the body or one or more body segments. They occur as you are falling asleep. Sleep starts usually consist of one strong jerk that affects much [...]
Sleeping pills can be an effective treatment for chronic insomnia. But like any other drug, sleep medications can have side effects. One potential side effect of sleeping pills is daytime drowsiness. Sleep medications are powerful hypnotics. They can be helpful because they cause a [...]
AASM President Safwan Badr, MD recently participated in a Twitter chat to educate the public about sleep disorders and clear up some misconceptions about sleep. The Wednesday discussion was organized by the Wall Street Journal and moderated by health reporter Shirley Wang. The following [...]
