Sleep Disorders Features
- Entourage Cast Member Offers Hope
TV star Debi Mazar talks about sleep deprivation and how relaxation can restore balance in one’s life.
- Sleeping Pills: What You Need to Know
From dependency risks to a.m. drowsiness, not all sleep aids work alike. Which is right for you?
- Sleeping Pills: The Pros and Cons
Which sleeping pill is right for you? Get the pros and cons with this decision chart.
- Better Sleep by Labor Day
WebMD tells you how to combat insomnia during the lazy, hazy days of summer -- and beyond.
- Good Sleep: Can It Still Be Simple?
All's quiet, yet you still can't sleep. Do you really need a NASA-designed pillow or a computerized bed to fix your sleep problems?
- How to Sleep Like an Olympic Athlete
The same sleep strategies used by world-class athletes are also good for regular folks.
- Sleeping Single in a Double Bed
More people than you think are sleeping on the couch. If snoring or disruptive sleep is the problem, sleeping apart could save your marriage.
- Help for Sleep Woes
Can't get your full night's worth of shut-eye? WebMD has some suggestions.
- Tips to Fit Your Sleep Style
How You Sleep Offers Clues to How You Live
- Asleep on the Job?
Nodding off at work? Here are some tips to give you energy throughout the day.
- When Counting Sheep Fails: The Latest Sleep Medications
Learn about the new generation of sleeping pills for insomnia.
- What You Eat Can Sabotage Your Sleep
Experts tell why your daytime activities may be causing insomnia at night.
- What You Eat Can Sabotage Your Sleep
Experts tell why your daytime activities may be causing insomnia at night.
- How Did You Sleep Last Night?
Sleep deprivation and related problems have become as American as caffeine-rich Starbucks coffee and 24-hour pharmacies. In the last 100 years, there has been about a 20% decline in total daily sleep time.
- America, It's Time for Your Nap
A workday snooze can relieve sleep deprivation and boost your productivity.
- Sleep Deprivation at the Workplace
According to the 2000 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Poll, one-half of American employees report that sleepiness on the job interferes with the amount of work they get done.
- Eat, Exercise, Relax, and Sleep Your Way to Better Sex
Thought about leading a healthier lifestyle but haven't gotten around to doing it? Here's a possible incentive: Experts say people who are mentally and physically fit are more likely to have good sex lives.
- Guidelines for Your Child's Bedtime
How to Make It Easier for Your Child (and You!) to Get Sound Sleep
- Sleeping Well in Hard Times
World events combined with everyday stresses can combine to cause sleep problems.
- How to Sleep Better
From having occasional difficulty sleeping to insomnia, there is a lot you can do to get a better night's sleep, feel refreshed when you awake, and remain alert throughout the day.
- You May Have a Sleep Disorder If...
Wake up to this simple fact: You are not supposed to be sleepy, with your feet draggin' and lids laggin' during the day.
- When Older Folks Can't Sleep
For many, good sleep is as easy to get as turning off the light and pulling up the covers. But studies show more than half of America's elderly have at least some complaint about how well they sleep.
- Snore No More
Has your mate fled to another bedroom? There are solutions.
- Sound Sleep
Loud snoring might be a symptom of sleep apnea.
- The Sweet Science of Dozing
One of the most important pieces of equipment in the Boston University office of psychologist William Anthony, Ph.D., is a long beige couch. But Anthony doesn't use it for counseling sessions. He takes naps there.
- Sweat Yourself to Sleep
If you have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or are waking up often during the night, you are not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 70 million Americans experience insomnia at some point in their lives.
- Doze Control: Eat Right and You'll Sleep Like a Baby
Do you toss and turn during the night instead of sleeping soundly? If so, your battle with insomnia might start at the dining table, not in the bedroom.
- How To Get a Good Night's Sleep
Organizing your life so you get the highest quality sleep possible is well worth the effort, and quantity doesn't necessarily equal quality. Find out why here.