Sleep is an essential activity that is deeply interconnected with our health. Drs. Bhanu Kolla and Timothy Morgenthaler explain in their new book how people can get better sleep. Co-authors of the new ...

I often struggle to fall asleep at night, and then I have difficulty staying asleep. This pattern tends to occur more in the springtime. A friend suggested I try melatonin. Are there any side effects ...

Many people struggle with sleep — and that’s a problem, since sleep plays a crucial role in your health, energy levels and ability to function at your best. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I get older, I find I ...

Mayo Clinic study reveals chronic insomnia accelerates brain aging by 3.5 years and increases dementia risk by 40%. Learn ...

No matter if you need five hours of sleep or eight, the key is getting good, refreshing rest. According to Dr. Virend Somers, a cardiologist who specializes in sleep disorders, how much sleep a person ...

A new study finds that sleep problems can increase someone’s risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, ...

Once patients are referred to sleep medicine by a healthcare team, they can make an appointment for the Mobile Health Clinic via the patient portal or by phone. Once the patient arrives at the mobile ...

Don’t sleep on this troubling sign that may increase your risk of dementia. Age, genetics, high blood pressure, unmanaged Type 2 diabetes, smoking and untreated hearing loss are among the major risk ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As I get older, I find I have increasing issues with sleep. I struggle to fall asleep and then stay asleep. I wake up during the night and get discouraged when I see the clock. By ...

Sleep problems can increase someone’s risk of stroke. Sleep problems can include too little sleep (less than five hours), too much sleep (more than nine hours), poor quality, difficulty getting to ...