Sleep Disorders Medical Reference

How does sleep affect your memory? WebMD explores the effects of sleep deprivation on memory retention and loss.

The experts at WebMD provide a list of questions to ask your doctor -- and the questions your doctor will likely ask you -- if you seek medical help for insomnia.

How does daytime fatigue affect your health? Get answers and tips from the experts at WebMD.

Struggling with insomnia? Find practical solutions for sleepless nights from the experts at WebMD.

WebMD offers tips on preparing for the transition of daylight saving time, and what to do if the time change is messing with your sleep.

Could sleep apnea or another medical condition be causing your sleepiness? WebMD looks at various medical conditions that disrupt your sleep, and what to do about them.

Have you ever been dozing off or waking up and unable to move or speak? The experts at WebMD explain the phenomenon of sleep paralysis.

Is oversleeping getting in the way of your day? WebMD explains what can happen -- the physical side effects -- of getting too much sleep.

WebMD takes a look at the side effects of popular sleeping pills. Here's what you need to know to sleep soundly and safely.

In central sleep apnea, you repeatedly stop breathing while you sleep because your brain doesn’t tell your muscles to breathe. Learn more about causes, types, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of central sleep apnea.

Are you getting less than a good night’s sleep because your partner has a sleep disorder? WebMD offers tips for finding help.

Nightmares aren't just for children. WebMD explains why adults may have terrifying dreams and the physical and emotional stress they can cause.

Aches and pains keeping you up at night? WebMD explains the types of medications that can ease pain and help you sleep.

WebMD explains sleep talking, which may point to an underlying disorder.

Menopause can lead to sleep problems. WebMD explains how to relieve hot flashes and night sweats.

The pain and fatigue that people with chronic illness experience may disturb their sleep. Learn more from WebMD about options for getting a good night's sleep.

Sleepwalking is a disorder that causes people to get up and walk while they're asleep. Learn more about sleepwalking symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.

Are you getting enough sleep? Learn more about how much sleep you need, signs and effects of sleep deprivation, and tips for how to get the sleep you need.

WebMD provides an overview of narcolepsy, including symptoms and treatment.

WebMD tells you which medications are used to treat REM sleep behavior disorder.

Pregnancy can make sleeping difficult. Here's what to expect in each trimester and tips from WebMD on getting a good night's sleep.

Think you may need to see a sleep specialist? WebMD shows you where to find help.

A list of resources for more information about bedwetting.

WebMD provides a list of resources for information on insomnia and other sleep problems.

How much do you know about sleep? Test your knowledge with this WebMD quiz.