The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow film hits theaters on May 16, and he revealed that his sleep paralysis diagnosis played a role in inspiring the movie. Ahead of the film’s arrival, ...

The Weeknd turned his real-life sleep paralysis episodes into creative fuel for Hurry Up Tomorrow, a psychological thriller hitting theaters May 16.

Though scientists know that wake-sleep glitch is what’s happening during a sleep paralysis episode, they’re not entirely sure why. But there are several factors that can increase the risk of ...

Around 30% of people will experience sleep paralysis at least once. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

About 40% of people with sleep paralysis have visual, auditory or tactile hallucinations, such as pressure on one’s chest or feeling out of body, Jalal said.

Sleep paralysis, experienced by 30% globally, involves hallucinations during REM sleep. Baland Jalal, a Harvard researcher, studies its causes and terrifying experiences.

Though scientists know that wake-sleep glitch is what’s happening during a sleep paralysis episode, they’re not entirely sure why. But there are several factors that can increase the risk of ...

About 40% of people with sleep paralysis have visual, auditory or tactile hallucinations, such as pressure on one’s chest or feeling out of body, Jalal said.

Around 30% of people will experience sleep paralysis at least once. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

This type of hallucination is a hallmark for many people with sleep paralysis. It occurs during transitions into or out of rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep, similar to a traffic jam at a busy ...

Around 30% of people will experience sleep paralysis at least once. Here’s why and what you can do about it.