Sleep hygiene Archive

Sudden gasps for air at night can be alarming. Explore how allergies, blocked airways, or more serious sleep and heart problems might be involved.

Persistent snoring may point to more than noisy sleep. Learn what might be behind it and which fixes to consider.

Growing evidence suggests that poor sleep is linked to a host of health problems, including a higher risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. Now, a recent study on people in midlife finds that having a combination of sleep problems may nearly triple a person's risk of heart disease.

Sleep architecture is the pattern and sequence of sleep cycles and stages. People cycle through four to six periods of light and deep sleep each night. Aging, stress, illness, and alcohol consumption can influence people’s sleep architecture.

A drink before bed may seem like a good idea, but its hidden effects on your brain, heart, and breathing can ruin your night's sleep.

Type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea often occur together, especially in people with extra weight. Learn how one condition may influence the other.

Sudden spells where the world flips and blurs can be alarming. Explore possible causes, from inner ear issues to your nighttime sleep supplement.

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-i) identifies and challenges thoughts about sleep that make it more difficult, eradicates bedroom activities other than sleep and sex, limits the time spent in bed to increase the drive to sleep, and teaches relaxation techniques.

Many people turn to gentle background sounds - like a fan or falling rain - to help them drift off, but not all noise "colors" affect sleep the same way. Research on white, pink, and brown noise is mixed, and experts still emphasize good overall sleep habits first.

Gut health plays a bigger role in overall well-being than many people realize, affecting digestion, mood, and immunity. Simple daily choices around food, movement, sleep, stress, and hydration can support a healthier, more resilient gut.