When Alison McGeary of New Jersey had twins 13 years ago, her sleeping patterns changed and never returned to normal. "My main issues started as waking up multiple times during the night.

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Obstructive sleep apnea may exhibit some surprising signs and symptoms. While it’s ...

Getting enough sleep is crucial to maintaining both physical and mental well-being, yet many people don't realize they are sleep-deprived. Sleep psychologist Janet Kennedy, founder of NYC Sleep Doctor ...

We all know getting quality sleep is essential to our health, but many of us still don't prioritize it as we should. Aside from making you feel exhausted (and desperate for your morning coffee), ...

We all know someone who falls asleep as soon as their head hits the pillow but how quickly we go from being awake to entering the land of nod can affect our health. Sleep latency is the term that ...

We know that sleep is important for our health — long-term sleep issues have been linked to worse cardiovascular health, a weakened immune system and cancer. But how do you know if you’re getting ...

Or maybe you have been told to wear a continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP, machine for sleep apnea, but it is just so cumbersome. A new study shows that it is important to take obstructive ...

Experts share important updates on healthcare affordability, sleep health, and Alzheimer's prevention strategies.

Now, a new neuroscientific study from MIT suggests a fascinating explanation. In short, when your attention vanishes after a ...

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RBD is marked by loss of REM sleep atonia, leading to physical dream enactment. Polysomnography is essential to confirm RBD and rule out other disorders. Idiopathic RBD is a strong predictor of ...

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