Sleep is known to be central to various physiological and mental processes, including the consolidation of memories, supporting various cognitive functions, helping to clear the brain of neurotoxins, ...

Westchester, Ill. – A study in the Sept. 1 issue of the journal Sleep is the first to objectively determine the prevalence of periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) in a population-based sample, ...

This post originally appeared on the blog Persephone Magazine. By Teri Floyd I tilt my head back gracefully, swan-like, and lift my arms high in the air. I bring one hand down and gently graze my arm ...

—Children with neuromuscular diseases and cerebral palsy often report disrupted sleep, which is usually attributed to breathing disorders. But new research points to a new potential contributor: ...

A 16-year-old girl underwent a sleep study for snoring and fatigue. The sleep specialist diagnosed periodic limb movement disorder and recommended ropinirole (Requip). Is this agent safe for a ...

Functional movement disorders (FMD), previously referred to as “psychogenic” movement disorders, are characterized by abnormal movements, postures or spasms, such as shaking (irregular tremor) or ...

The prevalence of such sleep disorders as narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea increased appreciably from 2013 to 2016. It is unknown whether this is due to increased awareness or increased ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: My husband and I have nearly conquered his snoring habit (so that I can get some sleep) only to have a new problem crop up. Around 4 to 5 a.m. every morning, his whole body begins to ...

Difficulties with sleep initiation and maintenance are among the most frequent complaints in patients with TBI. Insomnia is reported by 30%-65% of affected patients, and is especially common those ...