Healthy Sleep

Learn how to get a better, more restful night’s sleep

Health Risks

Sleep Apnea Symptoms and Risks: 6 Myths to Know

Myth: Sleep apnea doesn’t occur in children. As many as 10 to 20 percent of children who snore […]

Lack of Sleep and Cancer: Is There a Connection?

Sleep can help give strength while fighting cancer or even lower cancer risk, yet it’s often a challenge […]

Depression and Sleep: Understanding the Connection

People with insomnia have a higher risk of depression. On the other hand, depression can trigger sleep problems. […]

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Sleep Better

Better Sleep: 3 Simple Diet Tweaks

Caffeine can sneak into your diet in surprising ways, and heartburn triggers can keep you awake as well. […]

A Day That Leads to Your Best Night’s Sleep

What you do during the day affects how well you sleep at night, notes Johns Hopkins sleep expert Rachel […]

6 Tips for Better Sleep When You Travel

Nothing can upset your sleep schedule quite like stepping on an airplane and jetting off to a foreign […]

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Sleep Science

Melatonin for Sleep: Does It Work?

Melatonin supplements promise sound, natural sleep—and are even touted as a “miracle” for people with sleep disorders. Here’s […]

The Science of Sleep: Understanding What Happens When You Sleep

What exactly does sleep do for your body and mind? Here’s what researchers know about the science of […]

What Happens in a Sleep Study?

What exactly happens during a sleep study like a polysomnogram, and what can sleep experts learn from monitoring? […]

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