Among abstracts highlighted at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 46th Annual Meeting, a randomized, controlled study examining the value of yoga designed specifically for cancer survivors found that a 4-week yoga program helped them sleep better and experience less fatigue, and improved their quality of life. &…

“A good night’s sleep” has long been the intention of millions of people suffering from sleep disorders around the world. However, this objective is scarcely met with ease. The reality of this scenario is that many will not seek the professional help to address the serious sleep disorders that plague them, r…

It’s a fact: Lack of sleep is associated with higher levels of stress and disease. A good night’s sleep isn’t just about hitting the ground running in the morning. If you get the seven to nine hours experts advise, you can expect these added benefits: Fewer sniffles People who get less than 7 hours per [...]…

Getting quality, consistent sleep can be quite a feat. Try these tricks and solutions to make happy, healthy sleep your reality. Plan for it Decide when you want to wake up and count backward about seven hours. Now take about a 15-minute period before that to start your slowdown process. That means taking five minutes [...]

Biology makes it harder to sleep soundly as you age, but new research can help you get the rest you need. How well did you sleep last night? If it wasn’t as long or as restfully as you’d like, you’re in good company: Nearly half of Americans ages 50 and older get less than seven [...]

Keeping children physically active is key… A bit of parental wisdom known to most moms and dads: If you want to get a good night’s sleep yourself, just keep your kids running all day long. An early night and undisturbed sleep are almost guaranteed. But is it true? New research says it is. A study [...]

Why can’t I fall asleep? Will this new medication keep me up all night? Can I sleep off this cold? Despite decades of research, answers to these basic questions about one of our most essential bodily functions remain exceptionally difficult to answer. In fact, researchers still don’t fully understand why we even s…

An estimated 65 percent of Americans said they encounter sleep problems a few nights each week, according to a recent study by the National Sleep Foundation. Sleeping too little is linked with an increased risk for obesity and depression. But before you reach for a sleep aid from the nearest pharmacy, it’s worth re-examinin…

The following tips are provided by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to help students get the most out of their sleep. Parents should be aware of these guidelines and should use them to help their child or teen develop healthy sleep habits. Go to bed early Students should go to bed early enough to [...]

Good “hygiene” is anything that helps you to have a healthy life. The idea behind sleep hygiene is the same as dental hygiene. Dental hygiene helps you stay healthy by keeping your teeth and gums clean and strong. Sleep hygiene helps you stay healthy by keeping your mind and body rested and strong. Following these [...]