Sleep Disorders
The Cognition and Sleep Quality Connection
Cognition and Sleep Quality Connection Mental health and cognition are two key benefits of quality sleep. Researchers continue to learn about the importance of sleep
Insomnia and Depression
Insomnia and depression– it often seems that the two go together. In fact, science has shown a strong association between the two conditions. Healthier Sleep
Bedtime Reads – The Seven-Day Sleep Prescription
The Seven-Day Sleep Prescription By Aric A. Prather We need sleep to survive. It is as essential as food, water, and oxygen. So how can
Understanding How and Why We Dream
Have you ever woken up from a dream that felt so real, you could still feel it? Or maybe you had a dream that was
First Night Effect
Have you ever travelled somewhere and couldn’t sleep well the first night? If so, you are not alone. This common experience is known as the
Ask the Sleep Experts
What are parasomnias and how do they affect sleep quality? Maya Ramagopal: Parasomnias are disruptive behaviors that occur during sleep and decrease sleep quality. They
Fright in the Night – Nightmare Disorders
Everyone experiences bad dreams or nightmares. But for some people nightmares are a part of sleep they cannot escape. When nightmares become a consistent part
Circadian Regulators
New findings in circadian regulators Scientists from Duke-National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, may have discovered the
Parasomnias
The Buzzword is Parasomnias Parasomnias are undesirable behaviors or experiences that occur either during entry into sleep, within sleep, or awakenings from sleep. It is
Lucid Dreaming
When we fall asleep, we often start dreaming. Some dreams you remember, and some you don’t. Some are vivid, almost like movies. Others are simpler,
Clinician as Advocate: Five questions with Morenikeji Komolafe
Morenikeji Komolafe is a Professor of Neurology at Obafemi Awolowo University, managing patients with sleep disorders. She has been practicing for 25 years. Healthier Sleep
Narcolepsy Network
Narcolepsy Network is a long-standing patient organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). It was established in 1986
Sleep Well at 35,000 Feet: A Traveler’s Guide
Whether you’re flying across the ocean or coast to coast, there’s one part of air travel that many people dread: trying to sleep on a
Bedtime Reads: The Nocturnal Brain
The Nocturnal Brain by Guy Leschziner For Dr. Guy Leschziner’s patients, there is no rest for the weary in mind and body. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night
Are Online Sleeping Trends Affecting Your Sleep?
Quality sleep has many benefits including improved health, increased productivity, and better overall mood. As awareness of quality sleep increases, so does the number of
School Start Times
A movement to shift secondary school start times to after 8:30 a.m. is gaining momentum. This is based on multiple scientific studies showing that later
Safe Sleep for Babies
Safe sleep for babies. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a parent’s worst nightmare. While there is no guarantee against SIDS, there are steps parents
Ask the Sleep Experts
How do nightmares affect my child’s sleep? Dr. Ramagopal: Nightmares can disrupt your child’s sleep, causing them to wake up feeling anxious and fearful. It
Is Melatonin Right for Your Child?
What do you do when your child struggles to sleep? Often people talk to friends or family about parenting issues, or maybe they consult social
Portable Sleep Monitors for Children
The most accurate measurement to determine OSA is level one polysomnography, which requires a night in a sleep lab connected to cords and monitors with
The Lullaby Trust
The Lullaby Trust is a charity, entirely reliant on voluntary donations, that aims to save babies’ lives and support bereaved families. Around three babies a
Curtain Calls
The Buzzword is Curtain Calls If you’ve been around kids at bedtime, you already know what a “curtain call” is: those repeated, sometimes dramatic performances
Narcolepsy – Transitioning from Childhood to Adolescence
Narcolepsy is a treatable condition, but only if it is diagnosed correctly. When it comes to children, it is usually parents followed by school staff
Chronic Insomnia in Children
Chronic insomnia disorder can have a powerful impact on the quality of life for children and adolescents. People who suffer from chronic insomnia may have
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Arezu Najafi
Arezu Najafi is an Assistant Professor of Sleep Medicine at Tehran University Medical Sciences, a practicing clinician, researcher, previous mentee of the International Sleep Research
Sleep for Parents and Infants
Sleep is a game-changer for the health and happiness of both babies and parents. The way babies sleep affects how well parents rest, and vice
Take Charge of Your Child’s Sleep: Create a Sleep Sanctuary
When looking for solutions to sleep problems, it’s tempting to turn straight to an expert. But as the parent, you know your child best. You
Bedtime Reads: Generation Sleepless
Generation Sleepless by Heather Turgeon, MFT and Julie Wright, MFT Every school night, the average teen in the United States loses more than two hours
ASMR and Its Benefits for Sleep
Have you ever felt a pleasant tingling sensation when someone whispers or taps their fingernails? This feeling might be ASMR, which stands for “autonomous sensory
New Treatment Guidelines For Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
New guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) are here! Prior guidelines recommended RLS treatments that
