REM sleep behavior disorder is characterized by acting out dreams, which may include shouting, kicking and punching during sleep.

In the quest for a restful night, we often overlook the myriad of sleep disorders that can drastically affect our lives. From ...

Sleep is essential for cognitive function, emotional stability, and neurological health, says Dr. Prathiba Sharan. Chronic ...

But how do sleep cycles work? To find out, I took part in a polysomnography. This is a gold standard sleep study that helps ...

Sleep disturbances may accelerate neurodegeneration, but whether they cause or result from disease remains unclear. Improving ...

As health officials continue to issue warnings about the dangers of alcohol, it might be time to ditch the nightly habit.

People often confuse narcolepsy and chronic fatigue syndrome, but these are the differences you should pay attention to.

Medical experts reveal the surprising conditions that can lead to death during sleep, from cardiac arrhythmias to sleep apnea ...

A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) suggests that poor sleep may contribute to brain shrinkage and ...

On the occasion of World Sleep Day, pulmonologist and sleep specialist Dr. Charalambos Mermingis analyzes the role of ...

Moderate and high doses of alcohol also reduce the overall amount of REM sleep an individual gets ... One study conducted at Henry Ford Health's Sleep Disorders and Research Center found that ...