In the busy world of today, getting a good night’s rest may seem impossible. Nevertheless, sleep is one of the most important factors when it comes to one’s health. Scientists such as Andrew Huberman Ph.D have tackled what sleep is, why we get sleepy, how to sleep well and many other sleep related questions one …

Being drowsy is not only frustrating and unpleasant, but also dangerous. A large proportion of motor vehicle accidents and job injuries are due to a lack of alertness. Loss of productivity and negative effects on the health of workers is also another reason why a restful sleep is essential to every person. Through a study …

Even the best of us have experienced pre-night insomnia: the inability to sleep the night before an important occasion. The “psychophysiological arousal [triggered by a big event]” says Dr. Jade Wu, amplifies already present issues with falling asleep— which then frustrates a person further. Compounding anxiety and frustration leads to overthinking. Even if the event …

Did you know that nearly two out of three Americans were reporting some kind of sleep issue by mid-2021? UC Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner and Drew Ackerman came up with something called “the Worry Journal,” in which you take just a minute or two to write down your thoughts and any worries on the …

A little known fact: short sleep duration has been recognized as a risk factor for obesity. A study conducted in February of 2022 found that for anyone who sleeps less than seven hour a night, adding an extra hour of sleep per night can lead to a gradual weight loss of roughly a pound a …

If you sometimes find it hard to fall asleep, you’re not alone — up to 30% of Americans suffer from symptoms of insomnia. Neuropsychologist Dr. Sanam Hafeez speaks with Ladder on why this is and what we can do to help our sleeplessness. “When you’re awake at 3 a.m., the best thing you can do …

This HealthEssentials article interviews Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, about understanding insomnia and what one can do to improve their sleeping habits. She goes through the types, causes, and symptoms of insomnia before providing insight concerning sleep aids, recommending a small dosage for a short period of time. With more than 40 million Americans suffering from …

Sleep isn’t something that comes easy to many people, but some people find it helpful to know exactly what it is they’re suffering from. With the help of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Health has compiled a list of 13 classifications of insomnia. This slideshow provides symptoms, reasons, and statistics about sleep disorders that …