The Risks of Sleep Apnea
Research has found that individuals who snore or have a sleep disorder called sleep apnea have an increased risk of being pre-diabetic, of experiencing full-blown type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.

A New Lullaby for Snorers
Snoring is not only a common nuisance; it is a serious health concern. A preliminary study on possible cures for snoring suggests that singing may be an effective treatment.

Core Sleep and the Effects of Insomnia
There is considerable evidence suggesting that for many individuals, performance on alertness, memory and problem-solving tasks can be maintained for extended periods of time with about 5.5 hours of sleep, or what is called “core sleep”.

Behavioral Changes may Improve Sleep
Our habits, good or bad, affect our quality of life and our health. As we age and become set in our ways, we may pick up some less-than-desirable health habits, particularly when it comes to sleep.

Diabetes May Lead to Poor Sleep
Diabetes may lead to a number of serious health complications, including blindness, cardiovascular disease, kidney failure, neuropathy and diabetic foot disease. In addition to these serious health concerns, a recent study reports that diabetes may negatively affect sleep.

Restful Sleep is Essential for Good Health
In this age of massive noise pollution and stress, sleep disorders have become rampant. Severe sleep disorders deserve a full workup in a specialized sleep lab; however, mild to moderate cases of insomnia can be safely helped with a variety of natural remedies with few side effects.

Sleep-Disordered Breathing and Atherosclerosis
Sleep disorders, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy and sleep-disordered breathing are increasingly common in our society. Sleep disorders not only interfere with our sleep, they also put us at risk for more serious health complications.

Sleep Duration and Health
It is a widely held belief that we need at least eight hours of sleep per night to stay healthy, but you may be surprised to learn the truth.

Sleep Loss and Daytime Performance
It has been widely reported by the media that sleep deprivation can have serious effects on our daytime functioning. Exactly what are the effects of sleep deprivation?

Sleeping too Much? You Could be SAD.
Many of us dread the dark mornings and short days of winter, finding that we may eat or sleep more to compensate. But how do you know if the changes in your appetite, level of motivation or sleep patterns are normal, or if they are more concerning, like those associated with seasonal affective disorder?

Menopause may cause Sleep Disorders
As if hot flashes, fatigue and mood swings weren’t enough to worry about; studies now show menopause may also be a cause of common sleep disorders, such as snoring and sleep apnea.

Are you Slacking if you’re Napping at Work?
Caught sleeping on your desk again? New research from Harvard says it's okay.

For Better or for Snoring
You have fond memories of your wedding day, but would you have said “I do” as zealously had you known your soon-to-be husband/wife was a snorer?

Beauty Sleep
A good rest has always been called beauty sleep—but how about a lean body sleep? New research shows that individuals who are not sleep deprived have an increased capacity to lose weight and keep it off.