Non-pharmacological approaches are preferred for promoting sleep in the ICU; however, limited but growing evidence supports the use of pharmacological agents.

Are you tired of tossing and turning, frustrated by endless nights of restless sleep? While it might seem counterintuitive, ...

Getting only six hours of sleep per night consistently isn’t enough for everyone and can have adverse effects over time. Find ...

We all miss out on sleep now and then, but if you’re consistently losing out on shut-eye, it could lead to a health problem called sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation means you’re not getting ...

The relationship between sleep deprivation and sugar cravings starts with a simple but critical fact: your brain is an energy hog. Despite making up only about 2% of your body weight, it consumes ...

Why is sleep deprivation so torturous? At its best, you’re probably going to feel a bit grouchy and can expect to perform at suboptimal levels for the entire day. It isn’t the end of the world.

For Sleep Awareness Week 2025 and with the help of the experts, we’re diving deeper into the most common causes of sleep deprivation, how to identify when your sleep patterns are becoming a ...

For Sleep Awareness Week 2025 we spoke to Dr. Leah Kaylor — a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in sleep and trauma — about the causes and health risks of long-term sleep deprivation ...

A new study has thrown its hat into the ring, suggesting how sleep deprivation could impact the immune system and may increase inflammation – even after just one night of poor kip.

Mental Well-Being: Sleep deprivation can contribute to mental health struggles like depression and might make you more likely to turn to substances to cope. When we’re exhausted, we’re going ...

One way to gauge whether you’re sleep-deprived is to tally up how much sleep you get on days you don’t have work or other responsibilities, such as on the weekend or vacation, said Dr. Eric ...