Depression screening is common among Medicare members, but anxiety, sleep, pain, and functional distress often go ...

Changes in sleep are a natural part of aging. Many older adults cope with problems such as insomnia, apnea, restless legs and changes in their body’s internal rhythms. Co-occurring disorders and side ...

In a recently published Journal of the American Heart Association study, of nearly 1 million post-9/11 U.S. veterans, researchers found that adults with both insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea face ...

One of adulthood’s quiet regrets is not sleeping more when we had the chance. Yet sleep seems to get even more elusive with age. Many older adults struggle with restless nights or find themselves ...

Lately, my work schedule has meant I’ve been burning the midnight oil at both ends. And, yes, my mixed metaphor was intentional. Because after several late worknights in a row, I was making mistakes ...

Sleep disorders remain a significant independent risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) after adjusting for lifestyle and comorbidities.

That changed last month when the National Sleep Foundation published a first-of-its-kind set of sleep-quality recommendations ...

Adults with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are significantly more likely to experience sleep disturbances than those without GI conditions, a new study involving more than 10,000 individuals has found ...

Melatonin, Ambien and some antidepressant drugs may have a place. But experts say that any sleeping pill is a short-term fix, ...

You can live for years with obstructive sleep apnea and never know it. The condition repeatedly narrows your upper airway during sleep. That can break up your rest, strain your body, and lower oxygen ...

Weighted blankets are a popular choice to warm up in cold weather, but research on their effectiveness is limited.