Sleep Health

Idiopathic hypersomnia, characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), has an estimated population prevalence up to 1.5%. Psychiatric medications may exacerbate EDS and, conversely, idiopathic hypersomnia treatments may exacerbate psychiatric...

Disrupted sleep could dramatically increase one’s risk of neurodegenerative diseases – even without a documented genetic predisposition.

Night owls face a higher risk of depression, linked primarily to poor sleep quality, reduced mindfulness, and increased rumination.

Regular physical exercise can dramatically improve sleep quality in older adults and serve as an effective, drug-free treatment for insomnia.

This week, we discuss a dark side of med school, original research on mothers with ADHD,  and new hope for PTSD patients.

The body's internal circadian clock – along with external behavioral cycles – work together to influence our eating patterns.