Patient: "I've tried everything, but I still can't sleep." Me: "Yes, but have you tried not trying." The Irony of Insomnia The irony of insomnia is that it's the effort to sleep that is the bulk of ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new insomnia drug called Quviviq. The manufacturer of the drug claims that it can help people sleep better without making them feel so groggy the ...

Nearly a third of Americans get less than the recommended seven hours of sleep a night. A lot of us struggle to get to bed as ...

Almost everyone has experienced insomnia at some point. But what do you do if you are unable to fall asleep, and stay asleep for a significant amount of time, for days on end or even weeks? Doctors ...

In this day and age of overtasking and multitasking, lots of people wish they could shave some hours off of their nightly need for sleep. If that sounds like you, unfortunately, your body and brain ...

Just like diet and exercise, sleep plays an important role in maintaining our overall health and wellness. Adequate sleep supports our immune system and helps lower the risk of serious health issues, ...

TVs and smartphones notwithstanding, a new study suggests people do not get less sleep today than they did in prehistoric times Although it might seem that the glowing lights from smartphones and ...

Brief awakenings are a normal part of sleep, but stress, alcohol, caffeine and irregular routines can make them harder to recover from.

Energy drinks are linked to insomnia and poor sleep in young people, with just one can a month having potential effects, research shows. Experts found that young people aged 18 to 35 who consumed the ...