How Blocking Blue Light at Night Can Help Transform Your Sleep

By Dr. Mercola

Do you get the recommended eight hours of uninterrupted, restful sleep every night? Many don't, and in my experience, if you're not sleeping well, it's virtually impossible to stay healthy and emotionally balanced.

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Sleeping Position Matters

On the dance floor, each of us moves in a unique way, as if we came into the world pre-programmed with a certain movement style. The same thing holds true at bedtime. Some of us lay on our backs stiff as soldiers all night, others curl up fetal style, and yet others roll belly down. It turns out that the sleeping position we opt for impacts health, plus, some experts think it reveals something about psychological makeup.

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Cherry Juice Could Increase Sleep Time by ‘Almost 90 Minutes’ a Night

Millions of people struggle to get a good night’s rest. Soothing music, a cup of chamomile tea, a warm bath—all of these have been tried and tried again by those unfortunate enough to suffer from insomnia. And sometimes they work, but there are other options. One new study indicates tart cherry juice could be another answer for sleep deprivation.

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The Importance of Sleep, and the Hazards of “Dream Deprivation”

By Dr. Mercola
Dr. Rubin Naiman, author of Hush: A Book of Bedtime Contemplations, is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of medicine at the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine directed by Dr. Andrew Weil. As a sleep and dream expert, his focus is how sleeping and dreaming affects your health.

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Sleep and Technology Don't Mix: Why You Need to Set an Electronic Curfew

By Dr. Mercola

About 95 percent of Americans use an electronic device within one hour of going to sleep, according to a National Sleep Foundation poll. Furthermore, nearly all adults (89 percent) and the majority of children (75 percent) have at least one electronic device, such as a television, tablet, or smartphone, in their bedrooms.

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The Benefits of Beauty Sleep

Faster-Healing Skin

"Beauty sleep" is real. Your skin uses sleep hours to heal itself from the day's damage. When you drift off, your skin gets the chance to improve. That's why you may wake up looking fresh and rosy.

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A Visual Guide to Sleep Disorders

What Are Sleep Disorders?
Sleep disorders are conditions that affect how much and how well you sleep. The causes range from poor habits that keep you awake to medical problems that disrupt your sleep cycle. If you don't feel rested in the mornings, see your doctor. Insufficient sleep is a serious problem that poses a threat to your health and safety.

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From Sleep Study, Clues to Happiness

By Dr. Mercola
The brain chemical hypocretin, a neurotransmitter that helps keep you awake, is most widely known for its role in the sleeping disorder known as narcolepsy.

Narcoleptics, who uncontrollably fall asleep during the day and have much higher rates of depression than the general population, are unable to produce hypocretin. This not only interferes with their sleep-wake cycle, but also may also disrupt their emotional state – a new finding that has implications for everyone. >