Sleep Disorders News & Features

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

March 27, 2019 — Can you buy a good night’s sleep? Some sellers say they have just the thing. But do medical experts agree?

March 27, 2019 — It's been called a public health crisis. But what's behind the explosion of tossing and turning for tens of millions of us?

March 27, 2019 — Specialists say it’s time to treat sleeplessness itself first, then worry about the underlying cause. And they’ll suggest a couple of treatments that are helping many get the rest they desperately need.

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

There are eight sneaky things that can sabotage your sleep.

The first step toward sleeping through the night is understanding what’s causing the interruptions.

Is there an ideal temperature for sleep? Learn about pillows, mattresses, and more things that can keep your bedroom’s temperature just right so you’ll sleep better.

If you regularly sacrifice sleep, it's hurting your job performance. See how and what you can do about it.

Sleep patterns aren't a matter of preference; they're a matter of biology.

Didn't sleep well last night? WebMD discusses how to have more energy the day after a bad night's sleep.

Cramming for exams and late night parties may seem "normal," but they're not good for your brain.

Buying a new mattress? Experts offer their tips for choosing the right mattress so you can sleep better.

Don’t let pain interfere with your sleep. Find sleep solutions here.

Do you need more or less sleep as you age? Find out how your sleep needs change throughout life.

Our sleep expert answers WebMD community members' questions about shut-eye -- including why we sleep, how much sleep we need, and whether or not there's such a thing as "beauty sleep."

We've got expert shut-eye solutions to six surprising sleep wreckers that might be keeping you up at night.

WebMD provides 7 easy fixes to help you or your partner quit snoring.

WebMD discusses how much sleep adults of different ages need and what adults can do to get the recommended number of hours per night.

It may sound far-fetched, but sexsomnia -- having sex while asleep -- is a real disorder. And it can wreak havoc on the lives of those who have it.

Some people can't fall asleep for so long it's actually hard to wake up in the morning. Here's how to embrace your inner early bird.

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

Shift work may raise your risk of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, ulcers, and depression.

Sleep experts say sleep-deprived mothers shouldn't be blasé about their problem. Sleep deprivation can harm their health – and the health of their family.

New research shows that when women lose sleep they're at higher risk for diabetes, heart disease, and depression.

Pain interrupts sleep, and lack of sleep often makes pain worse. Understand the pain-sleep connection.

Sleepiness affects the daily activities of 40% of Americans, say sleep exerts at Stanford University. No wonder we cling to so many fallacies about how to get by on little sleep. But what really works? What’s just a myth? Here are the facts.

Understand how natural sleep aids work – and how well they fight insomnia.

You know lack of sleep can make you grumpy and foggy. You may not know what it can do to your sex life, memory, health, looks, and ability to lose weight. Here are 10 surprising -- and serious -- effects of sleep loss.