Sleep Disorders
How Brain Age Relates to Sleep Health
Thinking about the word ‘age’, people often think about how many years they’ve been alive. But do you know your brain also has its own
Teens, Sleep, and Mental Health: Why Sleep Matters More Than You Think
Adolescence is an exciting but challenging time. Teenagers are growing fast—physically, mentally, and emotionally. They’re gaining more independence, trying new things, and figuring out who
The Sleep Charity
Based in the United Kingdom, the Sleep Charity provides advice and encourages people to sleep better. It began as the Children’s Sleep Charity with a
Sleep for Mental Health
Quality sleep leads to better mental health. Whether you struggle with mental health issues, or not, quality sleep can improve the way you think and
Social Media: Turn Off the Phone for Better Sleep
What About Social Media? Many teens use social media before bed, which can interfere with sleep in a few ways. The light from screens tricks
Around the Clock Terminology Consortium
A global effort to streamline how we talk about the 24-hour cycle of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. By Ryan Falck, Karen Spruyt, Sjaan
Wearable Sleep Tracker Recommendations for Consumers
World Sleep Society has published recommendations on the use of consumer health trackers (CHTs) for sleep measurement by professionals. With so many health trackers on
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Sy Duong-Quy
Sy Duong-Quy is a professor of medicine, MD, PhD, FCCP and President of Council of Lam Dong Medical College, Director of Sleep Medicine Research Center
Idiopathic Diagnosis
The Buzzword is idiopathic Have you ever had a doctor say you have an idiopathic condition? This simply means that the doctors don’t know what
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
