Sleep Disorders
Social Jetlag
Your buzzword is Social Jetlag The term social jetlag is used to describe the mismatch between biological time and social time. Everyone has two clocks
Beyond CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first line of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but some people have difficulty tolerating it. CPAP can
Recognizing and Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
All parents know that a good night’s sleep is crucial for our children’s health and development. Yet we may overlook seemingly harmless sleep disturbances, unaware
Living with Narcolepsy as a Professional Football Player
Whether a professional athlete or a person with a day-to-day job, sleep disorders can affect you. Learning the signs and symptoms of different conditions can
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Moira Junge
Moira Junge, PhD, a health psychologist, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, and CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation in Melbourne, Australia, believes collaboration plays a key
Sleep Like a Professional Athlete
There’s sleep, there’s good sleep, and then there’s sleeping like a professional athlete. When it comes to professional athletes, even good sleep isn’t good enough.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Napping
There are as many opinions on napping as there are hours in the day. Is napping good or bad? How long should you nap? When
Bedtime Reads: Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes
Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes: The Cutting-edge Sleep Science That Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage by Shane A. Creado, MD Although written for the elite
Uplifting Athletes
From competing as an elite athlete to becoming Executive Director of Uplifting Athletes, Rob Long has had an incredible journey, granting him insight into rare
Sleep’s Role in Recovery
Don’t Skip This Part of Your Workout! You go to the gym every day. The day isn’t complete without a workout or practice, and your
Sleeping at High Altitudes
Many bodily functions can be impacted by high-altitude and low-oxygen environments, especially sleep. High-quality sleep is crucial for mood, memory, and overall health and well-being.
Your Latest Buzzword is Hypersomnolence
You had a good night’s sleep, a full eight hours, but when the alarm goes off it is hard to wake up. It feels as
Better Sleep Through Better Nutrition
Waking up rested and ready for the day is a wonderful feeling. Stress, noise, or snacking on spicy chicken wings too close to bedtime can
Orexins and Their Role in Sleep Disorders
Orexins are chemical signals produced in the brain. The area where nerve cells make orexins is called the “hypothalamus”, which is at the base of
Sleeping Your Way to Better Performance
Sleep is a normal and reversible activity that is essential for recovery. Studies show that sleep is important for health and performance, especially for athletes.
Ask the Sleep Experts
Your questions about sleep and sleep disorders answered by our issue reviewers who are sleep specialists with a combined 64 years of experience in the
The Traveler’s Guide to Healthy Sleep Around the World
For travelers on the go, creating an environment conducive to healthy sleep can be complicated, especially if the sleep setting is unfamiliar. Fortunately, healthy sleep
Soothing Bedtime Routines
One healthy sleep habit is having a consistent and soothing bedtime routine. Ideally a bedtime routine begins 30 to 60 minutes prior to bed and
The Power of Noise for a Good Night’s Sleep
When you think about getting a good night’s sleep, you probably imagine a completely quiet room. When that isn’t possible, a little noise might actually
Where Sleep Doctors Go to Learn from the Best
How the World Sleep Congress Advances Patient Care Doctors in all specialties often travel to scientific conferences with their peers to share the new results
The Potential of Consumer Sleep Trackers
In today’s busy world, where hustle and bustle are often prioritized, sleep is usually overlooked. However, people are beginning to realize that getting quality sleep
Bedtime Reads: Why We Should Sleep Smarter
Why We Should Sleep Smarter: The Scientific Blueprint to Optimize your Energy Levels and Supercharge Your Day by Matthew Reed Across the world, millions of
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Lourdes M. DelRosso
Lourdes DelRosso, MD, PhD is a Professor of Family and Community Medicine at University of California San Francisco, co-chairs World Sleep Day, is the Director
Sleep and the Developing Child Brain
The medical community has long recognized that the relationship between sleep and the developing brain in young infants and children is important. A greater understanding
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network (CSDN) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic circadian sleep rhythm disorders. Circadian sleep
How to Choose a Baby Monitor
Babies spend more than half of their day sleeping (at least that is the hope!), and many parents rely on baby monitors to keep an
Know the Risk Factors for Adolescent Insomnia
Adolescence is an important time of life. As a body goes through puberty, there are a lot of physical, emotional, and mental changes. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza,
Your Latest Buzzword is Crowdlearning
Crowdlearning is a way of learning that is based on sharing experience and knowledge in a group of people. It serves as a motivational platform
Sleep-related Jerky Movements
Spasms, starts, jerks, jolts: there are many names for the sensation of “catching yourself ” when falling asleep. This could be a sleep start or
