On a special episode (first released on July 24th) of The Excerpt podcast: The question is: Why do we struggle to sleep? Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins The Excerpt to talk ...

A rare genetic disease prods scientists to explore the mysteries of sleep. April 26, 2010— -- Most people can relate to the occasional sleepless night, but for sufferers of a rare form of ...

Everyone experiences an occasional restless night, but having trouble falling or staying asleep regularly can severely affect your health and well-being. As we age, this can become a greater problem.

Addressing insomnia isn’t just a fight against tomorrow’s midafternoon fatigue –– it could help protect against brain aging in the future, new research suggests. Sleep difficulties are common, with 12 ...

A massive study of nearly 400,000 people has for the first time established a causal link between gut bacteria and insomnia, confirming previous observational research that found some bugs help you ...

Chronic insomnia can contribute to an increased risk of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in Neurology. The study included 2,750 cognitively unimpaired adults from the Mayo ...

People with chronic insomnia may experience faster declines in memory and thinking skills as they age-along with brain changes that can be seen on imaging scans-than people who do not have chronic ...