Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. There are a lot of ...

Since December, I've had a new high level of insomnia. It normally takes me a few hours to fall asleep, but now it takes me twice as long. I'm a massive believer in bedtime mode and usually set strict ...

Instead of reaching for a pill, more people should switch to the recommended "first line" treatment for insomnia—the non-drug option. After exhaustive studies, the specially designed Cognitive ...

Can’t sleep these days? It’s not just you. “We know that people are sleeping differently now than they did in the pre-pandemic era,” Jennifer Martin, PhD, author of the American Academy of Sleep ...

Getting a good night’s sleep is an important part of maintaining your overall health. If you find yourself having difficulty falling asleep or sleeping through the night, this could be a sign of ...

Many older adults experience insomnia, which can be due to mental health issues, medical conditions, and lifestyle changes. Treatment may involve improving sleep habits, therapy, and medication. Some ...

Everyone has trouble falling asleep from time to time; indeed, evidence suggests that 100 percent of adults experience periods of sleeplessness over the course of their lifetime. But a significant ...

“Psychophysiological insomnia” was a diagnosis doctors gave to people experiencing sleeplessness related to anxiety about being unable to sleep. It is no longer in use. Because anxiety about sleep can ...

If you are not sleeping well these days, you’re not alone. By Catherine Zuckerman It’s 3 a.m. and you’ve been struggling for hours to fall asleep. Morning draws nearer and your anxiety about being ...