sleep apnea

When you find yourself wide awake during the night, or up before the sunrise, do you feel anxious or wonder what’s wrong with you? Worrying about lack of sleep can, ironically, cause you to lose more sleep, but if it’s any consolation, you’re definitely not alone. The data suggest that…

You’ve heard the advice before but it’s definitely worth repeating: Getting sufficient sleep is essential for keeping your mind and body healthy. In fact, a recent post by Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health, cites new research that describes sleep as performing a vital function for…

There’s an Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.’’ But for those who suffer from sleep apnea (some 18 million US adults), getting a good night’s sleep is often an elusive dream. For a review of what is sleep…

Way too many of us are way too sleepy during the day, yet unable to get a good night’s sleep at night. In addition to causing drowsiness and irritability, lack of sleep can have real and permanent damaging consequences for our physical health and well-being. In fact, new preliminary research…

There’s nothing like a bad night’s sleep to make you feel achy and “out of it” the following day. If you think your joints or back hurt more after tossing and turning all night, it’s probably not your imagination. There’s new research that describes how sleep deprivation can not only…