Professor Eckert said public awareness of the importance of sleep, and how to treat inadequate sleep, was lacking. "It's a major issue that people come to see their doctor with sleep problems.

By Priyanka Salot Sleep is a fundamental aspect of our lives. It is a natural process that rejuvenates our bodies and minds, allowing us to function optimally during our waking hours. However, not ...

Dementia: Sleep problems could 'double risk' of disease in later life A new study, carried out by teams of scientists in Cardiff and the US, is one of the largest to date.

Nearly everyone believes in the importance of sleep, but 3 in 4 people say they get less than eight hours a night, a survey (PDF) conducted by polling firm Wakefield Research and Sunrise found.

Disorders: Insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, night terrors, restless leg syndrome By some estimates, the average person spends about one-third of their lives sleeping (or trying to sleep).

They found that diagnosed sleep disorders can predict Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and dementia risk up to 15 years before symptoms, regardless of genetic predisposition.

UW-Stevens Point at Wausau partnered with The Women’s Community to host the exhibit. The 17 art pieces ranged from masks to paintings, and were accompanied by powerful essays.

CHLA aims to address the negative effects of sleep disorders through an in-house developed app called WISE-HARE, or Wearable Intelligent Sensor Enhancement Home Apnea Risk Evaluation.

Children with inflammatory skin diseases are at an increased risk for sleep and psychological disorders, prompting clinicians to consider the broader effects of skin disease and how to address ...

Yes, wearing socks to bed may help you sleep better While it may seem counterintuitive, wearing socks could help lower core body temperature, promoting sleep, experts said.

“When treating circadian rhythm disorders, a typical dose is 0.5 milligrams,” Dr. Spector says. “For REM sleep behavior disorder, it can be much higher, on the order of 10 to 15 milligrams.” ...

Sleep expert Wendy Troxel, PhD — a RAND Corporation senior behavioral specialist and licensed clinical psychologist in Utah — shared a few reasons Americans aren’t sleeping through the night.