Sleep Archive

From facts to skills, sleep helps the brain process what you take in during the day, and cutting it short may affect more than energy.

Caregiving can have physical and mental effects. Explore ways to cope and find support.

Past smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use can raise lasting questions about aging. Find out which factors shape future health and longevity.

When clonazepam doesn’t ease the unsteadiness of orthostatic tremor, other medicines may offer options to discuss with your doctor.

People on levothyroxine sometimes notice trouble sleeping, raising concerns about how long it will persist and whether dose changes could improve rest.

Stuffy nose and sneezing caused by allergies can narrow airways and disrupt sleep, sometimes fueling snoring and even sleep apnea. Targeted treatment may help.

Links between restless legs and iron, caffeine, and alcohol are emerging. See which dietary tweaks might be worth trying.

Around age 40, most people lose some height, and the decline accelerates with age. This "shrinkage" can be slowed by preventing osteoporosis and improving posture. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D can help increase bone density, and exercises for the back and abdominal muscles can help with posture.

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

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