The Independent

How scientists have changed their minds on insomnia – and the best way to get to sleep

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
The Conversation

How scientists changed their view of insomnia

Insomnia may have been torturing humanity since ancient times, but over the last 20 years scientists have made progress in their understanding of chronic sleep deprivation. Today, sleep deprivation is ...
National Geographic news

How do a few nights of bad sleep become insomnia?

A growing body of research shows that the stress and habits tied to sleeplessness can make it harder to rest the next night. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling ...
The Independent

What could be causing your insomnia and when to get help

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
The Guardian

You were asleep but swear you weren’t: what is paradoxical insomnia?

We don’t always know when we’re asleep or awake. This can affect how rested we feel In 2018, Hannah Scott, a sleep researcher at Flinders University, waited for a woman to fall asleep. This can take ...
CNN

It’s time to address your insomnia — doing so could protect you against dementia, study says

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 ...
The Washington Post

Chronically sleepless? New study suggests it might cause your brain to age.

Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research. A study published Wednesday in Neurology, the journal ...
PBS

Why insomnia is becoming seen as a public health emergency in the U.S.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, about 12% of Americans suffer from chronic insomnia. The resulting daytime fatigue, depression and low motivation can lead to accidents, lost ...
CNN

These 3 exercises may help with insomnia, new study finds

Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don’t have to run a marathon or visit a gym to reap ...
Science Daily

Can’t sleep, can’t focus, can’t thrive? ADHD and insomnia may be a vicious cycle

Struggling to sleep might be the hidden reason why adults with ADHD traits often feel less satisfied with life. New research reveals a strong link between insomnia and reduced well-being in people ...
Forbes

Summer Insomnia Troubles? Here Are 10 Ways To Sleep Better

Summer nights can leave you sleepless. There are many drug-free ways to improve the quality and duration of your sleep. Some people have no trouble sleeping on winter nights. But when summer hits, ...