The study was conducted by researchers at the Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

How to stop feeling bad about your sleep and get a good night’s rest.

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Here’s why sleep matters so much – plus how to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Many people have problems dropping off as they age, but disrupted nights shouldn't be inevitable – here, experts suggest solutions that may help.

For some people, chronic insomnia may be a sign of broader mental health problems like depression and anxiety, according to a new study. In surveys of more than 25,000 Norwegian adults, researchers ...

For the 30% of children who have problems falling or staying asleep — their genes may be to blame. That’s according to a 15-year study recently published in the Journal of Child Psychology and ...

Even a single night of sleep trouble can feel distressing and lonely. You toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, and wonder how you’ll cope tomorrow. No wonder many people start to worry they’ve ...

In this post, I briefly review the causes of insomnia, a problem that affects one-third of adults and is associated with a variety of medical and mental health problems. In future posts, I will ...

It’s also important to maintain a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends, to regulate a child's sleep patterns, the expert added. "Finally, if issues persist, consult with a pediatrician or sleep ...