Nyctophobia, or an extreme fear of darkness, affects both children and adults, often stemming from past trauma, anxiety disorders, or evolutionary instincts. Symptoms include panic attacks, sweating, ...

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Jennifer Senior has had insomnia for 25 years. Her new piece in The Atlantic, "Why Can't Americans Sleep?," is about her often futile attempts to fall asleep, and about ...

Wide awake, wondering what to do when you can't sleep? Here, a sleep specialist shares short and long term strategies to streamline your bedtime routine. Well, spoiler alert: Not sleeping created lots ...

Even when following the recommended sleep hygiene habits — like cutting off caffeine mid-day, stashing your devices an hour before bed, and winding down your day with light music or reading — racing ...

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No matter how weary, some travelers struggle to get ample shut-eye on airplanes. The seats are narrow and uncomfortable, there’s barely any legroom and, not to mention, your head keeps bobbing from ...