How to Stay Awake Naturally

Are you sleepy when you need to be alert? Try these natural ways to stay awake.

Could Sleep Problems Predict Alzheimer’s?

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The poorer your sleep, the more likely you may be to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.

Insomnia Can Be Dangerous, But There’s Rest for the Weary

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Insomnia, which is twice as common in women as in men, affects 6% to 10% of adults. It’s the most common sleep disorder yet often goes undiagnosed and untreated, according to a new report.

Women, Hormones, and Sleep Problems

Women are much more likely to report sleep problems, and hormones may be the reason. Hormonal changes can wreak havoc on sleep.

Police Officers Often Robbed of Sleep

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Excessive sleepiness and unrecognized sleep disorders are common problems among police officers, a new study reports.

Sleep Deprivation at the Workplace

According to the 2000 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Poll, one-half of American employees report that sleepiness on the job interferes with the amount of work they get done.

Sleep and the Night Shift: 9 Tips to Cope

If you work the night shift or rotating shifts, poor sleep can put you at risk for accidents and health problems. Follow these tips for better sleep.

Snuggle Up With the Perfect Pillow

Feature Pillow Talk

Picking the best pillow for a good night's sleep depends on a lot of factors

Middle-of-Night Sleeping Pill Intermezzo Approved

The FDA has approved Intermezzo, a sleeping pill designed for people who wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble falling back to sleep.

Middle-of-Night Sleeping Pill Intermezzo Approved

The FDA has approved Intermezzo, a sleeping pill designed for people who wake up in the middle of the night and have trouble falling back to sleep.