Getting quality sleep and enough of it is essential for mental and physical health. If you've ever had a bad night's sleep, then you know how much it can affect your entire day. If this becomes a ...

More than 50 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. Sleep apnea can cause breathing to stop 30 or more times in one hour. More than 50 million Americans ...

As maddening as nonrestorative sleep night after night can be, the consequences go much deeper. Left unaddressed, sleep apnea ...

The most common and effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, is continuous positive airway pressure, or CPAP therapy, administered via a machine that delivers a steady stream of ...

Sleep Cycles: One rapid eye movement (REM) stage and three non-REM stages that altogether last about 90 to 120 minutes Benefits: Physical and mental recuperation and memory consolidation Disorders: ...

Quality sleep is the foundation for good health. But 1 in 3 adults don't regularly log the amount of rest they need, and about 50 million to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, according to the ...

Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder and is one of the most common symptoms reported by patients with both medical and psychiatric illnesses. Population-based estimates indicate that about 33% ...

Often undiagnosed, sleep apnea can quietly affect brain health, impacting memory, focus, and mood. A closer look at the signs ...

SEATTLE — It’s easy for some to get a good night’s sleep, but for many others, it can be a nightly challenge. The Sleep Medicine program at Overlake Medical Center provides services and treatments for ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. For more episodes, download the Medscape app or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast provider. Eric S. Zhou, PhD: ...