Even a single night of sleep trouble can feel distressing and lonely. You toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, and wonder how you’ll cope tomorrow. No wonder many people start to worry they’ve ...

If you’ve ever had trouble falling asleep—or, once you have fallen asleep, have awakened only to be kept up by racing thoughts—you are not alone. Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, ...

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia and sleep disorders is an evidence-based intervention focused on improving sleep quality by addressing the cognitive and behavioural factors that ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

Recently I was contacted by a local TV station asking about the use of weighted blankets to help people with insomnia. Typically, when people ask about which pillows and mattresses are best for sleep, ...

Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) is the co-occurrence of both obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia, two of the most common sleep disorders. OSA happens when your throat muscles relax ...

A growing body of research shows that the stress and habits tied to sleeplessness can make it harder to rest the next night. Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty falling ...

Over 900 million adults globally are estimated to have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (1). In the United States, more than 30 million adults are affected, yet 80-90% remain undiagnosed (2). The impact ...

The likelihood of high blood pressure is clearly higher among people who have both sleep apnea and insomnia. This is shown by a study from the University of Gothenburg. High blood pressure is one of ...

A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has shown that having both insomnia and sleep apnea may dramatically raise the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The ...