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    Why Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men? Why Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men? Key Takeaways: Women sleep about 11 minutes more per night than men on average but report worse sleep quality. Hormonal changes during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause are among the biggest drivers of sleep disruption in women. Women are nearly twice as likely as men to have anxiety and depression, both closely linked to insomnia. Sleep needs vary by individual, but...
    Melatonin Withdrawal: Is It Real, and What Happens When You Stop Taking It? Melatonin Withdrawal: Is It Real, and What Happens When You Stop Taking It? Key takeaways Melatonin has not been shown to cause physical dependence or a true withdrawal syndrome. Long-term studies of prolonged-release melatonin have not found rebound insomnia or suppressed natural melatonin production after stopping. Some people experience worse sleep for a few nights after stopping, especially at higher doses. This is often rebound insomnia or untreated underlying sleep issues. A short,...
    Can Poor Sleep Cause Heart Problems? What to Know Can Poor Sleep Cause Heart Problems? What to Know Key takeaways: Sleep deprivation and heart disease are closely connected. Poor sleep raises your risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke over time. Sleep gives your heart and blood vessels time to recover. Without enough shut-eye, your body stays in a stressed state that wears down your cardiovascular system. Sleep apnea is one of the strongest sleep-related risk...
    Heart Racing at Night: Common Causes and What to Do Heart Racing at Night: Common Causes and What to Do Key takeaways Heart racing at night is very common, and most causes aren't dangerous. Anxiety, caffeine, and alcohol are the most frequent triggers. Lying down can make you more aware of normal heart sensations, which may feel like racing or pounding. Less common causes include sleep apnea, hormonal shifts, thyroid problems, dysautonomia, and atrial fibrillation. Long COVID has increased rates...
    Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Keep Staying Up Late and How to Break This Habit Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Why You Keep Staying Up Late and How to Break This Habit This scenario probably sounds familiar: you finally finish a long day, get into bed, and reach for your phone or the remote TV. Minutes turn into hours as you scroll Facebook or Instagram feeds, watch one more episode on HBO, or simply tell yourself, "It's too early. I still have time for this." Only then do you realize it's already...
    Is Taking Melatonin Regularly Safe? (Here's What Research Shows) Is Taking Melatonin Regularly Safe? (Here's What Research Shows) That familiar 2 AM ceiling-staring contest is becoming the nation's most unwanted nightly ritual. In response, melatonin supplement usage has more than quintupled in recent years, with over 5 million adults and 4 million children in the U.S. now taking it regularly to help with sleep issues. But as this sleep aid becomes a nightly ritual for many, an important...
    Rebound Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It Rebound Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Manage It Key Takeaways: Rebound insomnia is a temporary worsening of sleep that can occur after stopping certain sleep medications. It has been most widely documented with benzodiazepines and Z-drugs such as zolpidem (Ambien) and eszopiclone (Lunesta), but may also occur with antipsychotics used off-label for sleep and OTC antihistamines. Most cases resolve within a few days to about two weeks. Gradual...
    Is Your Sleep Tracker Hurting Your Sleep? Signs of Orthosomnia and How to Sleep Better Naturally Is Your Sleep Tracker Hurting Your Sleep? Signs of Orthosomnia and How to Sleep Better Naturally Sleep trackers have become wildly popular. About 35% of American adults have used an electronic sleep-tracking device such as a wearable or phone app, according to a 2023 survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Apple Watch, Fitbit, Oura Ring, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Whoop—the options keep expanding. According to the latest market analysis reports, the global sleep tracking devices market...
    Anxiety and Insomnia: What's the Connection? Anxiety and Insomnia: What's the Connection? It's frustrating when you can't fall asleep, and it becomes even more frustrating when you realize that your worries are part of the problem. You lie in bed with your thoughts racing, and the harder you try to relax, the more awake you feel. If anxiety is keeping you up at night—or if poor sleep is making you more anxious...
    Sleep and Inflammation: How They Affect Each Other Sleep and Inflammation: How They Affect Each Other Sleep does more than restore your energy. It also keeps your immune system in balance. When sleep falls short, inflammation rises, and when inflammation stays elevated, sleep suffers. The two are closely connected, and problems with one often show up alongside problems with the other. About 1 in 4 American adults deals with insomnia symptoms. Many also have elevated inflammatory...
    What Is Short Sleeper Syndrome and How Do You Know If You Have It? What Is Short Sleeper Syndrome and How Do You Know If You Have It? You probably know someone who gets by on 5 hours of sleep and genuinely seems fine. No need for caffeine and no afternoon crashes. Just naturally wired to need less shut-eye than everyone else. Maybe you are that person. If you function perfectly on 4 to 6 hours of sleep while your friends and family need 8 or more, you might...
    Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Does It Really Help You Sleep? Sleepy Girl Mocktail: Does It Really Help You Sleep? Key takeaways: The Sleepy Girl Mocktail uses tart cherry juice and magnesium powder. Both ingredients have research supporting their effects on sleep. Tart cherry juice contains melatonin, tryptophan, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Studies suggest it may help increase sleep time in people with insomnia. Magnesium supports relaxation by activating GABA receptors and helping regulate cortisol. About half of Americans don't get...