“Falling Back” May Leave You Drowsy
As we “fall back” this week, the change in daylight hours can disrupt your sleep and impact your alertness on [...]
Screen Time at Night
The majority of people keep their phones close by at night. According to a survey by the American Academy of [...]
Am I Sleeping Enough?
According to the CDC, more than one in three U.S. adults (36.8%) are not getting enough sleep—a rate that has [...]
A Nap Without Sleep
A recent study revealed short naps lacking REM sleep enhanced visual task performance in macaque monkeys. Researchers were able to [...]
Effects of Stress and Anxiety on Sleep
A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that stress, anxiety, and depression are significant factors disrupting [...]
Confusional Arousals
Confusional arousals are a type of sleep disorder characterized by unusual or confused behavior upon waking or shortly afterward. During [...]
Using a Sleep Diary
A sleep diary is a daily record of your sleep patterns and habits. It allows you to monitor when you [...]
Treating Nightmares in People with Narcolepsy Part 2
Two possible new methods for treating nightmares in people with narcolepsy were discovered in a recent study. Northwestern Medicine researchers explored [...]
Treating Nightmares in People with Narcolepsy Part 1
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep-related hallucinations, sleep paralysis, [...]
The 10-3-2-1-0 Rule Part 3
Our final blog in the series on the 10-3-2-1-0 rule talks about what you need to know before trying the [...]