Sleep Disorders Features

The treatment landscape for IH is changing. New drugs may offer relief for some of the toughest symptoms.

Parents and their children share their experiences.

Sleep specialist Irina Trosman, MD, shares how narcolepsy shows up in kids, why it’s often missed, and what helps families find good care and support.

Get expert tips on new narcolepsy treatments for children. Learn about the latest medicines, safer options, and emerging therapies parents should know about.

Idiopathic hypersomnia causes you to feel intensely sleepy for no reason. After 15 years, here’s how one woman was finally diagnosed.

Narcolepsy type 1 can cause daytime sleepiness, making it harder to focus. Here are some accommodations to help you at work or school.

Have you heard about the “sleepy girl mocktail” on TikTok? Get the facts on magnesium glycinate for sleep.

Learn about the link between narcolepsy and obesity, best foods for narcolepsy, how and when to eat, and if a low-carb or keto diet helps with symptoms.

Your age, gender, weight and more may influence the quality of your sleep. Learn more about the impact of social and economic factors.

Why do so many of us struggle to get enough good-quality sleep? A new WebMD study looks at America’s sleep habits.

Not enough zzz's? Too many? Both can affect your cardiac health.

Do you dread bedtime because sleep isn’t restorative for you? Maybe it’s time for a sleep mindset change. Here’s how to shift your thinking on sleep.

Find out why morning light can make for a better night’s sleep – and how much time it takes in the morning.

Keeping your bedroom cool, even when it’s cold outside, may help you get longer, more restful sleep.

Insomnia can affect your mood, and your mood can have an impact on how well you sleep. Learn more about what sleep loss does to your emotions.

Struggling with sleep problems for years can take a toll on your health and relationships. Learn how one man's insomnia diagnosis caused positive changes.

Learn about dreams and their meanings.

Struggling to sleep while you travel? Learn about what things might throw a wrench in your travel sleep plans and how to avoid them.

Learn how to fall asleep quicker and sleep better.

A young narcolepsy advocate explains how she took charge of her physical and mental health.

Learn the signs that mean your mattress needs to be replaced.

Learn about why and how reading relaxes you and helps you fall asleep.

Struggling to stay alert throughout the day? Learn more about the best scents for waking up.

Thinking about trying CBD or other cannabis compound to help you sleep? Here’s what you need to know.

If you have narcolepsy, certain complementary or alternative medicines like yoga or herbal teas may help ease or manage some of the symptoms.

Good sleep habits, called sleep hygiene, can help you get better rest. But it may not work for ongoing insomnia. See what may help instead.

You already have insomnia. What happens when life adds more interruptions to your sleep? Find out how you can keep your sleep on track when life gets in the way.

Narcolepsy can make life complicated, but with the help of a sleep doctor and some tips and tricks to get you through the day, you can manage your days better.

We look at evidence that points to narcolepsy as an autoimmune disorder and what that could mean for diagnosis and treatment.

Narcolepsy attacks can come and go. How well you sleep at night might affect how often you have bouts of extreme sleepiness during the day.

Narcolepsy can affect many different parts of your life, including the relationships you build. Learn about the challenges of maintaining relationships when you have narcolepsy and ways to navigate those relationships.

When partners have different sleep needs or habits, it can be tough for both people to get enough rest -- and cause stress in the relationship as well. Learn how to manage these issues and slumber better together.

Do you find yourself waking up at night gasping for air? It may be sleep apnea and it may not. Find out what can cause these breathing issues at night and what you can do about them.

Living with this condition can be a challenge, but it's not impossible. Here are strategies that can help.

Experts are still trying to figure out what causes this sleeping disorder. Learn clues about what might bring on IH.

If you have narcolepsy, will popular sleep apps, devices, or other smart technology help you manage your condition? Before you use or buy any sleep tech, find out which ones may be useful for you.

A producer describes how she manages narcolepsy in the high-pressure world of local news.

A college student and competitive weightlifter with narcolepsy shares the most frustrating misconceptions she hears.

It seems counterintuitive, but if you just can’t sleep, it may help to get out of bed. Here’s how do it so that you can get back in bed and back to sleep as soon as possible.

Narcolepsy advocate Julie Flygare shares how she spreads the word to help others with this condition.

Narcolepsy expert Kimberly Truong, MD, talks about challenges for those new to narcolepsy, from getting diagnosed to setting sleep schedules to explaining their condition to others.

Luis E. Ortiz, MD, a pediatric sleep medicine doctor and the conference and research chairs for the Narcolepsy Network, also has narcolepsy. Learn about the routine that helps him get through his day.

Narcolepsy researcher Lois E. Krahn, MD, shares her insight into emerging treatments and efforts to understand the disease’s origins.

From eating healthy to getting to sleep on time, learn about the daily routine former professional golfer Nicole Jeray follows to keep her narcolepsy under control.

How does life change when you have narcolepsy? It's different for everyone, but here's one artist's story.

What's it like to live with someone who has narcolepsy? One woman shares her story.

These gadgets are meant to measure your sleep. As it turns out, this info may not always be helpful. Learn the pros and cons of sleep tracking.

Most kids aren't getting enough sleep, and it's putting their heart health at risk, a new study says.

Find out whether it's a good idea to break up your nighttime slumber into two shifts.