March is National Sleep Awareness Month! Are you getting the sleep you need? Too often I see the hashtag #TeamNoSleep or hear people ... Read More
Sleep Disorders
7 Lifestyle Adjustments to Ease Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy impacts nearly 1 in every 2,000 people in the United States and studies have found that African American patients with narcolepsy ... Read More
The Pros and Cons of Your Favorite Sleep Positions
For something that is so restful, sleep requires a lot of thought and consideration. Both too little and too much sleep is associated with ... Read More
Michael Jackson & Propofol: The Real History
Jackson died 10 years ago at his Los Angeles home after receiving a lethal dose of the drug intended for use only during surgery and other ... Read More
Preterm Birth Risk May Increase With Insomnia & Sleep Apnea
Sleep disorders during pregnancy may increase the risk of preterm birth, a new study finds. The California research looked at 2,265 ... Read More
Sleep Apnea & Insomnia Go Undiagnosed In Blacks At An Alarming Rate
Despite a rise in many sleep disorders, a good portion of the African American community continues to go undiagnosed, even when the severity ... Read More
‘Social Jet Lag’: Why Sleeping In May Be Bad For Your Heart
Are you living that jet set life? Maybe you're more into catching flights instead of feelings, but trying to catch up on the sleep you're ... Read More
How Much Sleep Does Your Child Really Need?
Parents take note. Experts have dropped new recommendations on exactly how much sleep your child needs. The recommendations, the first ... Read More
#AlwaysSleepy: The Biggest Myths About Narcolepsy
Suddenly falling asleep mid-sentence, while driving or even passing out without warning is a common scene of comic relief in sitcoms, but ... Read More
When Is The Perfect Time To Take A Shower?
Some research points to the possibility that taking a hot shower in the morning can energize you and give your creativity a jolt. However, ... Read More
#AlwaysSleepy: The Difference Between Type 1 & Type 2 Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that makes you feel overwhelmingly tired. Symptoms may include excessive daytime sleepiness, ... Read More
Rapper Bun-B: Health, Healing Meals & Hip-Hop
Rapper Bun B knows a thing or two about health and the effects of not taking care of yourself. Born Bernard Freeman, the now solo artist ... Read More