Does too-high cortisol cause sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, or is high cortisol a result of those sleep disorders? The answer is complex, and one that scientists are still reaching ...

Despite research advances in sleep medicine, 40 percent of Americans still spend the night tossing and turning. Here are some ...

Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps you went to bed too late, needed to wake up early or still felt tired when ...

Those who report disturbed sleep, such as multiple awakenings, breathing issues and uncomfortable body temperatures, also say ...

A 2023 study found that shorter sleep duration causes reduced brain cortical thickness. Sleep disorders increase the risk of Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cognitive decline. Chronic sleep deprivation ...

Adults with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are significantly more likely to experience sleep disturbances than those without GI conditions, a new study involving more than 10,000 individuals has found ...

Sleep disorders can affect people of any age. Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, restless legs syndrome, and insomnia are a few examples of disorders that may disrupt sleep cycles in teens. Sleep-wake ...

Traditional solutions for sleep disorders, including medications and cognitive behavioral therapies, often provide insufficient relief for military personnel, a problem researchers from the University ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can have links with sleep disorders such as insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea. Lupus can also make you wake up more in the night. If lupus is affecting the ...