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insomnia

The bad news: Sleepless nights haunt 1 in 4 Americans

The good news: Most who suffer a bout of acute, new-onset insomnia will recover and go on to gain restful slumber.

When moms don’t sleep well, neither do their kids

Bad snoozing habits could take a toll on child development.

Spend more time outdoors for better Zzz’s

Camping and exposure to natural light helps prime your body for an earlier bedtime.

Drink up for better sleep

You'll get better ZZZs if you consume the right things—and avoid the wrong ones—before bedtime.

Having trouble sleeping?

If your restless nights are leading to long and dreary days, it's long past time to change your routine.

The sweetness of sound

Research shows sound therapy can balance brain signals. Could it be a new prescription for high blood pressure and migraines?

Sleep disorders six times higher among vets

Post-traumatic stress disorder increases the risk of sleep troubles even more.

While travelers sleep, brain patrols for danger

Study findings may explain why you don't feel rested after your first night in a strange place.

Sleepless nights on your brain?

People with insomnia said to have more white matter abnormalities.

Short sleep + stress = weaker memory recall

Under stress and can't remember something? It may be time for a full night of sleep.

Patient Story

When counting sheep isn’t enough

One teen’s story and some practical tips for improving the quality of your Zzzs.

Ouch! Insomniacs may be more sensitive to pain

Yet another reason why getting some good Zzzs should be a must on your to-do list.