Sleep

Sleepwalking May Be More Common Than You Think

Researcher Finds 30% of People Polled Have Sleepwalked; Certain Medicines, Disorders Make It More Likely By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD May 14, 2012 -- Do you remember exac...

Do You Have 'Social Jet Lag'?

Sleep That's Slightly Shifted Away From Normal Biological Rhythms May Increase Obesity Risk By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD May 10, 2012 -- People who have different ...

30% of Workers Get Far Too Little Sleep

Lack of Sleep Potentially Putting Public and Workers at Risk By Denise Mann Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD April 26, 2012 -- U.S. workers are not getting nearly enough sleep. Fully 30% o...

Shift Work May Set Stage for Obesity and Diabetes

Study Suggests Short Sleep at Odd Hours Drives Up Blood Sugar By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD April 11, 2012 -- Short sleep on a disrupted schedule -- common in shift...

Slideshow: Jobs That Wreck Your Sleep

Air Traffic ControllerNews of air traffic controllers falling asleep on the job shows the difficulty of shift work. Even when lives are at stake, it's a challenge for some people to stay alert throughout the night. That's because their internal body ...

Sleep Less, Eat More?

Study: Sleep Deprivation Linked to Eating More Calories By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD March 14, 2012 -- Being sleep deprived may make you eat more than usual, according ...

The Best Mattress for a Good Night’s Sleep

Buying a new mattress? Here are tips for finding the right mattress for you. By Stephanie Watson Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD You spend about a third of every day in bed. Whether that time is spent...

1 in 4 Pilots Sleepy on the Job

Sleepiness Often Affects Transportation Workers’ Job Performance and Safety By Jennifer Warner Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD March 3, 2012 -- Feeling sleepy at work may be a minor incon...

Ecstasy Use During Pregnancy May Harm Fetus: Study

TUESDAY, Feb. 28 -- Taking the hallucinogen ecstasy during pregnancy may harm the health of the fetus and lead to poorer motor control in infants, a new study suggests.Researchers asked 96 British women about their substance-abuse hi...

Sleeping Pills Called "as Risky as Cigarettes"

Study Links Sleeping Pills to 4.6-Fold Higher Death Risk By Daniel J. DeNoon Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Feb. 27, 2012 -- A provocative new study finds that people who take prescription ...

How to Stay Awake Naturally

By Camille Peri Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD With more and more of us getting less and less sleep, it’s tempting to reach for a Red Bull or an espresso when we feel sleepy at work. But consuming caffeine to...

7 Easy Snoring Remedies: Weight, Alcohol, Hydration, and More

Help put snoring to rest with these 7 quit-snoring tips. By Linda Melone Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD You may be among the 45% of normal adults who snore at least occasionally or you likely...

Health Tip: When a Child Resists Going to Bed

-- Getting your youngster to go to sleep is the most stressful time of day for many parents. But it doesn't have to be.The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests how to help tackle toddlers' sleep troubles:Create, a consistent, quie...

Could Sleep Problems Predict Alzheimer's?

Frequent Night Awakenings Linked to Signs of Alzheimer’s, Researchers Find By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Feb. 14, 2012 -- The poorer your sleep, the more likely you ma...

Winter Doldrums Got You Down? Here's How to Bounce Back

SATURDAY, Jan. 28 -- For some people a change in the seasons can trigger a loss of energy or even clinical depression, according to an expert who describes how to cope with seasonal affective disorder.The condition is caused by chang...

Health Tip: Create the Right Environment for Sleep

-- It's important to create the right environment to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.The National Sleep Foundation offers these guidelines:Keep your room quiet or use earplugs or a white noise machine.Keep your room at the right...

Lack of ZZZs May Fuel Appetite

TUESDAY, Jan. 24 -- Getting too little sleep can make you hungrier than normal and may lead to weight gain, a small study suggests.The team at Uppsala University in Sweden used functional MRI to observe the brains of 12 normal weight...

Health Tip: Food Can Affect Sleep

-- What you eat and drink can have a big impact on your ability to fall or stay asleep. Many foods can make you feel drowsy, while others can cause trouble sleeping. The National Sleep Foundation mentions these examples of foods and ...

Insomnia Can Be Dangerous, But There's Rest for the Weary

Behavioral Therapy, Prescription Drugs More Effective Than Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids in Treating Insomnia, Report Suggests By Rita Rubin Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Jan. 19, 2012 -- ...

Health Tip: When Your Child Cries at Night

-- Though it's tempting for parents to run to their child at the slightest cry during the night, experts say that's not always the best reaction. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions for when your child cries a...

9 Surprising Reasons to Get More Sleep

By R. Morgan Griffin Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD What difference could an extra hour of sleep make in your life? Maybe quite a lot, experts say. Studies show that the gap between getting just enough sleep an...

Women, Hormones, and Sleep Problems

By Gina Shaw Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Women are much more likely to report sleep problems like not getting enough sleep or being sleepy during the day, according to the National Sleep Foundation. One...

ADHD Drug Shortage Pushes Parents to Seek Substitutes

FRIDAY, Jan. 6 -- If the current shortage of some drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD) has left you searching for something else for your child to take, experts suggest you choose a substitute carefull...

Sleep Deprivation at the Workplace

Are you sleepless in the saddle? Sleep deprivation at the workplace affects your health and your productivity. By Dulce Zamora Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Jack (not his real name) is a...

The Toll of Sleep Loss in America

Sleep loss is taking a toll on our physical and emotional health, and on our nation's highways. By Jeanie Lerche Davis Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Elise G. hits the alarm at 5:30 a.m. t...

How to Make Your Quit-Smoking Resolution Stick

MONDAY, Dec. 26 -- Quitting smoking is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but it's easier said than done, with six of 10 smokers requiring multiple attempts before successfully kicking the habit, according to the American...

Police Officers Often Robbed of Sleep

Study: 40% of Police Officers Have a Sleep Disorder, but the Condition May Go Undetected By Cari Nierenberg Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Dec. 20, 2011 -- Excessive sleepiness and unre...

Pediatricians Offer Tips to Avoid Holiday Hazards

SATURDAY, Dec. 17 -- From buying a Christmas tree to stringing up lights and wrapping gifts, there are a number of health and safety issues parents and guardians should consider during the holidays, according to child health experts....

Health Tip: Wind Down With Mind-Body Exercises

-- Exercises that help relax your mind and body may offer a number of physical and emotional benefits. An example is controlled breathing exercises that can help you calm down.The Cleveland Clinic mentions these possible benefits of ...

Snuggle Up With the Perfect Pillow

Expert advice on how to find the pillow that suits your sleep style. By Colette Bouchez Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Nothing starts your day off better than getting a good night's sleep. And slee...