sleep disorders

Are you losing sleep during the pandemic? You are not alone. Up to 19% of adults in the U.S. report not getting enough rest or sleep [...]

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child moves around a lot at bedtime and has trouble falling asleep. She describes "bugs" on her legs. As someone who was [...]

Sleep provides the foundation for all daily habits and decisions. Getting enough quality rest each night is essential for optimal health. Sleep deprivation can significantly affect [...]

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For the past few weeks, my 13-year-old daughter has had trouble falling asleep at night. She’s in bed at a reasonable time, [...]

The National Sleep Foundation has named March 10 – 16, Sleep Awareness Week. Below are News Network posts that will help you learn more about the importance [...]

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A couple of times over the past few months, my wife has awoken in a panic saying she heard a loud noise [...]

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the best way to eliminate insomnia? For almost a year, I’ve had trouble getting much sleep. I've tried over-the-counter medications, [...]

The amount of sleep you need varies with age, but, for most adults, it's seven to eight hours a night. Many of people don't [...]

The amount of sleep you need varies with age, but, for most adults, it's seven to eight hours a night. Many of people don't get [...]

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 79 years old. Lately I have had trouble sleeping, and I would like to try a sleeping pill. Are they safe for someone my age? ANSWER: An inability to sleep can be exhausting and frustrating. It saps your energy and goes hand in hand with problems such as depression, chronic pain, susceptibility to illness, high blood pressure and increased risk of accidents. Sleeping pills can at times be an effective component of sleep therapy. However, they need to be used cautiously, especially among older adults. Often, the inability to get to sleep or stay asleep is a symptom of an underlying disease or condition contributing to poor sleep. This can include chronic pain, coughing, heart problems, difficulty breathing, digestive problems, acid reflux, thyroid problems and sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea or leg movement disorders. Alcohol or medications such as certain antidepressants, caffeine, decongestants, asthma drugs or pain medications also can contribute to insomnia. Because of this, it’s important that you first have a thorough medical evaluation.

According to the CDC, between 50 and 70 million people in the U.S. have sleep disorders ... including sleep apnea. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio, [...]

When it comes to snoring and other breathing problems during sleep, adults don't have a corner on the market.  In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute Mayo Clinic Dr. [...]