Abstract: Sleep apnea, a common and potentially serious sleep disorder, is characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. These pauses, known as apneas, can last from a few seconds to ...

Valerie Cacho, MD, is a board-certified sleep medicine specialist and the founder of the online educational company Sleephoria. Your sleep environment, hormone levels, and certain medications can ...

Patients visiting their GP who reported sleeping less than six hours or more than nine were more likely to present with an infection. Patients who reported sleeping too little, or having insomnia or a ...

Keeping a regular sleep schedule can be more important than how many hours you sleep. Try to wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Use an alarm to remind you when to start winding down ...