Sleep apnea is a disorder which affects over 12 million Americans, with the large majority remaining undiagnosed. Yet sleep apnea increases the risk of serious health problems, including stroke. …

Anyone who regularly snores will know how disruptive snoring can be, not just to them but for a partner, too. Trying to sleep next to someone who snores can be very difficult, affecting quality of sleep and leaving you fatigued the next day.

In fact, snoring has the potential to place huge stress on a relationship, an uncomfortable thought ahead of Valentine’s Day….

A balanced, nutritional diet is key to maintaining good overall health. However, those who struggle with food allergies find they are intolerant to certain foods, and this can impact their sleep. What we eat already affects the quality of our important restorative sleep, but a sensitivity to certain foods could be aggravating your sleep apnea….

Sleep is a crucial part of the body’s restorative process and affects our overall health. However, women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can find their sleep negatively impacted and are more likely to experience sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea….

The start of a new year is a good time to make those positive changes we keep meaning to make. Among your new year’s resolutions for a healthier lifestyle, improving your sleep should be a primary consideration….

During the course of the year, most of us will come down with a head cold. Being ill with a head cold and the runny nose and nasal congestion makes it hard to get a good night’s sleep. A more severe illness such as flu amplifies the difficulties….

During the holiday season, many of us will give in to the temptation to overindulge. Food plays a large role in family gatherings, and we often lay out more food than normal. Therefore, it is no surprise if we find ourselves overeating during the holidays, with the discomfort this can sometimes bring….

We all need our restorative sleep at night, and teenagers are no different. We may think teens have energy to burn at that age, but rest is still vitally important as they are still developing. …

Moving the clock back one hour in the fall — and forward one hour in the spring — affects your body’s internal clock. The disruption can leave you feeling irritable and groggy and can even be dangerous. More heart attacks and car accidents occur when there’s a time change, research shows.

Everyone has a different approach in making the adjustment. Some can adjust in a few days, but others take longer. These tips will help you deal with the time change:…

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder which affects the quality of your sleep. It is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and strong urges to move the legs. While this can occur during the day, the symptoms tend to be worse later in the evening and overnight….