Here’s what you can do to have fewer nightmares The best documented treatment against nightmares is actually something you can do yourself. You just need a little creativity and a few minutes.
You are highly likely to inherit your parents sleeping problems Does one of your parents struggle with sleep problems? You should be prepared for the fact that you might also have the same problems.
People who have trouble falling asleep have the most anxiety Insomniacs who struggle to fall asleep at night have higher levels of anxiety than insomniacs with other symptoms, new research shows.
Worrying about sleep will keep you awake If you are afraid of not being able to sleep, insomnia may become more severe.
Sleep-deprived teens more likely to be depressed Lots of young Norwegians fail to get their recommended dose of shuteye. Adolescents with sleep problems are five times as likely to suffer depression as peers who sleep well.
Local languange self-therapy on the internet can help deal with insomnia A psychologist says her countrymen need Norwegian language self-help programmes on the web to deal with insomnia.
Sleeping pills can double risk of traffic accidents The risk of getting involved in a traffic accident is twice as high within a week after filling out a prescription for some of the most popular sleeping pills.
Sleep disturbance slips under the radar As many as 40 percent of patients in the Norwegian mental health care system are likely to experience insomnia, but their sleep problems can be overlooked.