Restless rapid eye movement (REM) sleep impedes emotional processing, which may contribute to mood and anxiety disorders, new research suggests. A team of Dutch investigators used fMRI to scan the ...

New study links iron deficiency to sleep disorders in children with ADHD and autism: exploring the critical role of iron in sleep regulation. Study: Iron Deficiency and Restless Sleep/Wake Behaviors ...

You’re desperately trying to doze off, but your legs didn’t get the memo—they’re achy and uncomfortable, and you feel like you can’t keep them still. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with ...

Millions of women spend their nights tossing and turning and go through their days like a zombie, feeling tired, irritable and foggy. To blame? Restless legs syndrome (RLS), a condition marked by an ...

Dear Dr. Roach: In one of your columns, someone asked if it was helpful to just rest during the night, and how did that compare to sleeping if one is unable to sleep. You said just resting was not ...

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Restless Leg Syndrome is a common neurological disorder that your partner may recognize before you do. For sleep week we're helping you recognize symptoms of sleep disorders ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I read that seniors are strongly advised to get seven to eight hours of sleep a night. While I am in bed for that time, nature calls once or twice a night, and I have some difficulty ...

If you're peckish before bedtime, having a quick bite might seem like an obvious choice. However, one sleep expert has warned that tucking into three specific types of food could be the cause of ...

Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea -- a condition that can interrupt a person’s airways and breathing while they sleep -- and now, those people have one more reason to be on alert. A ...