wake hormones

Sleep Fundamentals || W is for Wakefulness

October 5, 2018 // 0 Comments

We can't talk about sleeplessness at night without also talking about struggling to stay awake during the day, as the two are interconnected and mark problems of imbalance in your circadian rhythms. [...]

Our Women’s Sleep Health section has been updated

August 28, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you're a woman and you frequently wonder, "Why can't I sleep?", this page may be for you. [...]

Check out our Women’s Sleep Health section!

June 21, 2018 // 0 Comments

If you're a woman and you frequently wonder, "Why can't I sleep?", this page may be for you. [...]

Sleep News Weekly || Nov 10, 2017: 12% of Jersey Transit diagnosed with sleep apnea, Bo Jackson snoozes, sleeping judges, more

November 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

Transportation workers (too many) diagnosed with sleep apnea in New Jersey, is cold air good for sleeping babies?, more.; late teen's mother speaks on drowsy driving, and more about how America (and the world) sleeps. [...]

What happens when school kids don’t get enough quality sleep?

August 8, 2017 // 0 Comments

Some temporary symptoms or behaviors of sleep deprivation, if not addressed by getting more and better sleep, can become long-term problems as well. In addition, more systemic medical concerns can and will arise if you don't address your child's sleep loss. [...]

Generational Spotlight: Circadian Rhythm Disorders in the Elderly

March 30, 2017 // 3 Comments

Circadian rhythms can shift as we age. [...]

WOMEN & SLEEP: Hormones, how could you?

May 22, 2015 // 1 Comment

When it comes to sleep problems, women get the added bonus of hormone-related issues which can disrupt nighttime sleep. Even healthy women with no other health conditions and [...]

WOMEN & SLEEP: Adventures in Sleep for the Pregnant Woman, Postpartum Edition

May 14, 2015 // 1 Comment

See Also: Adventures in Sleep for the Pregnant Woman, Part One: The First Trimester — Adventures in Sleep for the Pregnant Woman, Part Two: The Second Trimester — [...]

Alternatives: What about Melatonin, anyway? America’s favorite OTC sleep remedy may work… or not…

February 16, 2015 // 7 Comments

Melatonin, as a natural supplement for reclaiming sleep, has never been more popular. It is perhaps the leading “alternative” sleep aid out there. Not only is it [...]