Modern science is just catching up to what folk and traditional healers have known since Homeric times. While lab-developed pharmaceuticals can help manage anxiety, you might also want to check your local botanical garden. Native to parts of Europe and Asia, valerian root has a long-established history as a sedative, with records of its use … Read more
Exhausted trying to get better sleep? You’re not alone if you experience chronic insomnia — about 12% of adults have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking up at night. While many try cutting down on caffeine or working out to fall asleep, new research has found that one specific activity … Read more
You’re trying to catch ZZZ’s, but, really, they’re running circles around you. Luckily, new research highlights four exercises that can significantly ease insomnia and improve sleep quality — no gym membership required. Among them: An ancient Chinese practice that’s just as much a workout for your brain as it is for your body. Research shows … Read more
Yabba dabba snooze! Sleep is essential for physical and mental health — it’s crucial for brain function, memory consolidation, tissue repair, immune system maintenance, concentration, hormone regulation and stress management. Unfortunately, more than a third of American adults don’t get enough rest. Inadequate sleep has been linked to cognitive troubles, a weakened immune system, weight … Read more
Zzz’s the day, but do it naturally! Seniors should aim for seven to nine hours of shuteye a night — unfortunately, research indicates that many struggle to fall and/or stay asleep. Insomnia has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, mental health troubles, cognitive decline and even accidents. A new study … Read more
Insomnia — the nightmare you can’t wake up from. Cutting down on caffeine, curbing alcohol intake, kicking a smoking habit and sticking to a regular workout routine are great first steps toward catching some much-needed z’s. But if you’re still tossing and turning, it might be time to try these six science-backed sleep tips from … Read more
As many as 50% of older adults struggle to fall or stay asleep, and up to 75% of seniors experience symptoms of insomnia. In addition to being frustrating, insomnia can increase your risk of heart disease, dementia, anxiety and depression — and it can also make you much more likely to fall down, which can … Read more
New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. I used to think sleep was for the weak. Then I got older and busier and realized chronic exhaustion isn’t sexy. There’s nothing glamorous about waking up feeling like you’ve been hit by a … Read more
They’re clocking this bad habit. Sleep experts are cautioning against taking melatonin to cure insomnia, even blaming the supplement for worsening snooze problems. “Melatonin is almost never an appropriate supplement to treat insomnia,” Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, told RealClearInvestigations on Tuesday. “In clinical studies, … Read more
This will be a tall order for coffee lovers. Sleep specialist and clinical psychologist Michael Breus says that the best way to mitigate sleeplessness is to cut off java consumption early in the day. “The No. 1 mistake coffee drinkers make that impacts sleep is drinking it past noon,” he told Well+Good this week. “The … Read more
They’re feeling a total eclipse of their health. Excitement isn’t the only feeling in the air ahead of this afternoon’s much-anticipated solar eclipse. Many concerned social media users are claiming that the cosmic overlap is causing them to suffer from “eclipse sickness,” with symptoms like insomnia, headaches and even wonky menstrual cycles. Scientists feel like … Read more
This quick quiz won’t keep you up all night. A UK sleep aid company is sharing a straightforward, 10-question self-evaluation to help you determine if you’re a victim of dreaded insomnia. The condition affects 10% of the global population, according to the Cleveland Clinic. The quick assessment from Sleep Reset helps identify the reasons why … Read more
Don’t sleep on this TikTok hack. Social media users are slurping down the “sleepy girl mocktail” — a concoction they claim has cured agonizing nights of restlessness, sending even the worst insomniac into a serious slumber. Videos of TikTok stars mixing the drowsy drink — which consists of just half a cup of seltzer water, … Read more
Valentine’s Day is celebrated each Feb. 14 — and this year a cookie company is offering customers a chance to be single just in time for the holiday. Insomnia Cookies announced the release of custom cookie delivery boxes ahead of Valentine’s Day to break up in a “low-key” fashion with your fling before the day … Read more
Let me sleep before we go go. Insomnia in women has been linked to lack of sexual satisfaction, according to new research. The study, published in Elevier’s Journal of Psychosomatic Research last month, found that more than half of women battling insomnia had trouble reaching orgasm and experienced lower sexual satisfaction overall, compared to less than … Read more
McKayla Maroney’s famous “unimpressed face” is now one of relief. The 2012 Olympic gold medalist shared this week that she’s been dealing with “severe insomnia” — though the 27-year-old ex-gymnast finally got to the root of the problem. “Hey girl. It’s been forever,” she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. “Hopefully you had a hot girl … Read more
Experts say you should aim for six to eight hours of quality rest a night, but that’s often easier said than done. An estimated 50 to 70 million people in the US have ongoing sleep disorders, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And not getting a good slumber can have serious consequences. … Read more
Don’t sleep on this trend. TikTokers are swapping their melatonin supplements for a “sleepy girl mocktail” — a lip-puckering concoction of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and Olipop prebiotic soda. One search on the app returns a slew of users inspired to try the purported shut-eye blend. Holistic health practitioner Calee Shea first wowed her nearly … Read more
Can you recommend any natural sleep remedies? I keep waking in the middle of the night and cannot get back to sleep for at least two hours. I am a healthy, fit 52-year-old man. The unfortunate truth about sleep problems is that there is often no easy fix. It can take time and patience to … Read more