For most people, checking our phones right before going to sleep and immediately after waking up is as much a part of our daily routine as brushing our teeth. Some people have even amped up their bedtime phone access by…
It’s no secret that dreams can be strange and confusing. In fact, they’re notorious for being ambiguous and indecipherable. Dreams are often filled with bizarre characters and incoherent plot lines that can be difficult to understand when you wake up…
Someone you know may have participated in a sleep study — or perhaps you struggle with your own sleep issues and are considering one, but are not sure what to expect. According to the Mayo Clinic, the official term for…
Sleep disorders are more common than we think. According to Cleveland Clinic, nearly 70 million people in the United States have sleep disorders, one of which is narcolepsy. This chronic neurological and sleep disorder limits the brain’s ability to control…
An estimated 26% of Americans between the ages of 30 and 70 have obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), according to a 2021 retrospective study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Often under-diagnosed and under-treated, the disorder…
According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, an estimated 50 to 70 million people in the U.S. have trouble sleeping. In fact, almost three-quarters of American adults say they get an inadequate amount of sleep at least once a month,…
Not getting enough sleep may have an impact on your mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine examined the connection between circadian rhythm disruptions (CRD) and mental…
According to the American Sleep Association, our knowledge of sleep has come a long way. Once thought of as a relatively inactive state, we now know that sleep is a dynamic state that’s reflected by different stages of activity in…
There is plenty of anecdotal advice about getting your crying baby to sleep that includes taking them car rides to rocking them to sleep. When babies cry and have difficulty falling asleep, it increases stress on the infants and parents.…
You’re probably aware of the importance of a good night’s sleep. When you don’t sleep well, it can affect your health. According to data presented by the Sleep Foundation, 35.2% of adults in the United States get less than seven…