Sleep, explained.
Insomnia Affecting Your Job? What to Do Next
Poor sleep is dragging down your work. Here is how to tell short-term stress from chronic insomnia, what you can change this week, when to see a doctor, and how to ask for workplace adjustments.
Why You're Scared to Go to Bed (and How the Fear Fades)
Dreading bedtime because you expect another sleepless night is a recognized pattern in insomnia research. Here is why the fear builds, why trying harder backfires, and what the evidence says helps.
Doctor Won't Take Your Insomnia Seriously? What to Do Next
Brushed off about your sleep? Here is how to document two weeks of nights, what to ask for by name, and when and where to get a second opinion.
Can Lack of Sleep Cause Bloating and Gut Problems?
Short sleep and an off-schedule body clock can shift gut bacteria and worsen next-day gut symptoms. Here is what the research shows, and what better sleep may do.
Melatonin Stopped Working? Why, and What to Do Next
Melatonin is a timing signal, not a sedative. Here is why it often seems to stop working, what meta-analyses show about its real effect, and what to check next.
Not Sleeping Through the Night? 4 Research-Backed Reasons
You fall asleep fine, then wake at 2 or 3 a.m. Here are the four best-supported reasons sleep breaks apart overnight and what research suggests may help.
Sleep Hygiene Not Working? What It Can't Fix and What Can
Weeks of perfect sleep hygiene and still awake at night? Here are the six reasons hygiene alone fails, how to tell which fits you, and what a physician evaluation involves.
How Long Should Insomnia Last Before Seeing a Doctor?
A few rough nights after a stressful week are common. Here is the timeline doctors use, the warning signs that mean you should go sooner, and what actually happens at an insomnia visit.
