Do you struggle to fall asleep because your legs feel twitchy or uncomfortable? You’re not alone. According to a recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), 13% of Americans report they’ve been diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS). With Restless Legs [...]
For many people, caffeine offers a quick pick-me-up when fatigue sets in. Found in various forms like coffee, tea, sodas and energy drinks, caffeine's stimulating effects are well-documented, providing a temporary boost to alertness and mental acuity. However, caffeine can cause side effects and [...]
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 [...]
Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for our overall well-being. Did you know it can also play a role in helping you quit drinking alcohol? Learn how sleep can impact your efforts to lead a healthier lifestyle. The link between sleep and alcohol [...]
The nonprofit organization Project Sleep recently introduced The Sleep Helpline™, a national helpline to guide you through sleep-related challenges. Let's explore what the Sleep Helpline offers and how it can assist you. What is the Sleep Helpline? The Sleep Helpline is a professionally staffed [...]
Pregnancy affects many aspects of a woman's body, including sleep. Hormonal fluctuations, physical transformations, and the inherent stresses of pregnancy can alter both the duration and quality of sleep. While most sleep disturbances are reversible post-delivery, some sleep changes may indicate underlying sleep disorders. [...]
Sleep paralysis is an intriguing and often unnerving phenomenon. Defined as a temporary inability to move or speak while transitioning between sleep and wakefulness, sleep paralysis can be accompanied by vivid hallucinations and a sense of "impending doom." Explore the lesser-known aspects of sleep [...]
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 [...]
Seasonal allergies can have a significant impact on our daily lives, including our ability to get a good night's sleep. As the seasons change, many people suffer from allergies due to the increase of pollen, dust, and other allergens in the air. These allergies [...]
Just like more organically occurring mental health problems like anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder, substance addiction has an inexorable link to the quality of a person’s sleep. With even commonly-abused substances like cannabis causing sleep problems in more than 40% of those trying to [...]
