Narcolepsy is a chronic brain disorder that disrupts sleep-wake cycles. People with narcolepsy may feel refreshed after waking but often become very sleepy during the day—this is called excessive ...
Sleep paralysis, or the phenomenon of waking up and being unable to move, is more common than you might think - and can be a truly terrifying experience ...
A 2010 study found that patients who slept with an eye mask at night spent more time in REM sleep. What is the best kind of sleep mask? The best kind of sleep mask is the one that works best for you.
Our CNET sleep expert put the Rise Science app to the test to find out if it can really improve sleep health and productivity. Taylor Leamey Senior Writer Taylor Leamey writes about all things ...
Sleep deprivation can occur after just 24 hours of no sleep. However, the longer you spend awake, the more severe — and less tolerable — symptoms become. In general, there are 5 stages of ...
REM sleep, non-REM sleep and wakefulness are distinct states for people without narcolepsy. For people with narcolepsy, the boundary between sleep and wakefulness can be blurrier. They often enter ...