Sleep paralysis happens when you wake up (or fall asleep) and your body stays in the "sleep mode," meaning it can’t move—like ...

This feature is part of a National Post series by health reporter Sharon Kirkey on what is keeping us up at night. In the ...

It’s usually harmless, but the combination of a waking nightmare and temporary paralysis can make for a “very unpleasant experience,” Sharpless advised clinicians, “one that may not be eas ...

Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon that occurs when a person temporarily experiences an inability to move or speak while waking ...

He adds that sometimes he is forced to chew throughout the week to avoid sleep paralysis. Leah Apwopi, another victim of the disorder, says the substance saves her from experiencing nightmares.

It’s the stuff of nightmares. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone – and no, it’s not a ghost. What you’re experiencing is likely sleep paralysis, a common yet unsettling ...