Insomnia

When Sleep Suffers, So Does Decisiveness

SATURDAY, Nov. 21 -- Sleep-deprived people may put themselves and others at risk when they need to make split-second decisions, U.S. researchers have found.

The study, which included 49 U.S.

Good Sleepers More Likely to Eat Right

FRIDAY, Nov. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Getting enough sleep can help you make healthier food choices, researchers say.

Millions of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep

THURSDAY, Oct. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Only one-third of adults say they are getting enough sleep every night, a new U.S. government report shows.

Sleep Deprivation Might Lead to Alzheimer's

THURSDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- If you're middle-aged, you might want to try a little harder to get a good night's sleep, now that new research suggests the right amount of slumber might keep Alzheimer's disease at bay.

Michael Jackson Died of Propofol Overdose: Report

Singer Michael Jackson reportedly died from an overdose of propofol, a powerful sedative he was given to help him sleep, the Los Angeles coroner has concluded in a preliminary report.

Sleep Training Helps Ease Insomnia Tied to Arthritis

THURSDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia helps improve pain and sleep in older people with osteoarthritis and insomnia, researchers say.

Stress, Bad Bedtime Habits Cause Insomnia

(HealthDay News) -- Bad bedtime habits can keep you up at night and cause problems during the day, says the head of a Texas sleep study facility.

Sleep Training Provides Much-Needed Shut-Eye

FRIDAY, June 12 (HealthDay News) -- Cognitive behavioral therapy can benefit people with chronic insomnia, according to a U.S. study.