Sleep apnea: Should I have a sleep study?
Your optionsHave a sleep study.Don't have a sleep study. Instead, use lifestyle changes to try to reduce snoring.Key points to rememberIf you snore but don't have other symptoms of sleep apnea, you may not need a sleep study....

Sleep Studies
Sleep studies are tests that watch what happens to your body during sleep. The studies are done to find out what is causing your sleep problems. Sleep problems include:Sleep apnea, when an adult regularly stops breathing during sleep...

Sleep Problems
Most people have sleep problems from time to time. But when you have trouble sleeping for weeks or months, it can lead to health problems. Our topics can help you treat, manage, or avoid some sleep problems. Learn more about sleep problems in...

Sleep Apnea
What is sleep apnea?Sleep apnea means that your breathing often is blocked or partly blocked during sleep. The problem can be mild to severe, based on how often your lungs don't get enough air. This may happen from 5 to more than...

Tracheostomy for obstructive sleep apnea
Tracheostomy is sometimes used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In this surgery, the surgeon creates a permanent opening in the neck to the windpipe (trachea). He or she then puts a tube into the opening to let air in.A valve...

Those who get less than eight hours a night at risk for obesity, experts say

Study finds insomniac men were more likely to die earlier

A rat study suggests too little sleep has effects similar to that of total sleep deprivation

Bursts of brain activity called 'spindles' may keep loud noise from disturbing sleep, study suggests

In fact, very young male infants wake up more readily than girls, study finds

Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can be serious. In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or gets very shallow. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more. These pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour.

Sleep Disorders
Is it hard for you to fall asleep or stay asleep though the night? Do you wake up feeling tired or feel very sleepy during the day, even if you have had enough sleep? You might have a sleep disorder.

Weight Loss Surgery
If you're very overweight and can't lose pounds with a healthy diet and exercise, surgery might be an option for you. The surgery is usually for men who are at least 100 pounds overweight and women who are at least 80 pounds overweight. If you are...

Antidepressants
Antidepressants are medicines that treat depression. Your doctor can prescribe them for you. They can improve your mood, sleep, appetite and concentration. It may take several weeks for them to help. There are several types of antidepressants. You...

Children's Health
Your child's health includes physical, mental and social well-being. Most parents know the basics of keeping children healthy, like offering them healthy foods, making sure they get enough sleep and exercise and insuring their safety.