Sleep

Have you ever wondered why you toss and turn some nights while sleeping like a baby on others? The answer might be flowing through your bloodstream right now. Your hormones—those mighty chemical messengers in your body—are working behind the scenes to either help you drift off peacefully or keep you staring at the ceiling until 3 AM. Read More.

Here's something that might surprise you: the blood tests your doctor orders to check your heart health could be completely wrong—not because the lab made a mistake, but because you didn't get enough sleep the night before. Read More.

Sleep is meant to be effortless. Yet for millions of Americans, it's anything but. Night after night, people across the country toss and turn, checking the clock with growing frustration as precious sleep hours slip away. Read More.

Burning the midnight oil might feel productive, but your body is keeping score—and the bill is steeper than you think. Read More.

Let's not ignore the urgent issue that's unfolding under the radar. Women across America are facing mental health challenges at alarming rates, yet many are suffering in silence. The latest research paints a stark picture: women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience common mental health disorders, with young women being particularly vulnerable. Read More.

Spending lower proportions of time in two deep sleep stages — including REM sleep — may be linked to volume changes in critical brain regions that can be vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, a new study finds. Read More.

Many college students struggle to get good sleep. This is a big problem because poor sleep can lead to feeling sad, worried, and stressed. It can also make it harder to do well in classes. The good news is that there are ways to help fix sleep problems without using medicine. Read More.

It's not uncommon to feel alone in today's world. Many of us also struggle to get a good night's sleep. What most people don't realize is that these two seemingly separate issues are deeply intertwined. Read More.

Sleep disturbances may accelerate neurodegeneration, but whether they cause or result from disease remains unclear. Improving sleep quality could help protect against cognitive decline and brain aging. Read More.

Sleep is super important for our bodies and minds to stay healthy. Even though many people don't get enough sleep, our bodies need it to work right. Let's learn why sleep matters and how it helps keep us healthy. Read More.

Research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease. Here are recommendations to improve sleep. Read More.

As a psychiatrist who has spent decades exploring the intricate connections between mind and body, I've witnessed countless patients struggling with memory loss, unaware of a silent saboteur operating in their brains each night. Read More.

It's common among older adults to not get a consistent full night's rest, but there are ways to improve sleep issues. A sleep psychologist shares tips. Read More.

Without enough quality sleep, children are more likely to have health and behavioral problems — and difficulty learning. Here are a few simple things you can do to help your child get ... Read More.

Have you ever wondered about GABA and its potential use in sleep and anxiety?  Today, we delve into the complex world of brain health and neurological treatments, where two substances have emerged as top contenders: GABA supplements and gabapentin. Read More.