Simone Yemm...When Simone was young, she thought she knew who she was. Now she has no idea. She spent more than three decades...
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial...Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
Quitting Smoking Can Help With Sleep...Quitting smoking or vaping is one of the best ways someone can help improve their sleep. This may be because smoking is...
World Sleep Day 2021: Reclaim Regular Sleep for Better Health...If someone before the pandemic suggested you should strive for regular sleep for a healthy future, would you have paid them any...reactionscomments
How Our Current World Climate Has Made My Insomnia Worse...Things have been difficult for everyone since the pandemic hit the United States. I’m not sure if difficult is the right word...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Sleep Disturbance and Suicide...Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support...reactionscomments
Insomnia During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period...Insomnia is very common during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Insomnia is diagnosed if you take more than 30 minutes to...
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
How Does Sleep Affect Your Heart Health?...Occasionally missing a full night’s sleep happens to everyone. It can be caused by a variety of factors and is relatively harmless...reactionscomments
I Know I Look Tired - I Have Insomnia...When COVID-19 changed the world as we knew it, I started working from home like many others worldwide. It was a difficult...reactions1comment
The Slow Creep of Childhood Insomnia...I cannot pinpoint the exact time insomnia started slowly creeping into my life. Sleep has always been elusive for me. As a...reactions2comments
Insomnia and the Holidays...The holidays are stressful even when we are not in the middle of a pandemic. I take the week of Thanksgiving off...reactionscomments
Seeing a Sleep Specialist for My Insomnia: Part 2...In part 1, I talked about how I had suffered from sleeping issues since I was a teenager but it wasn’t until...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we...reactionscomments
Sleep Disorders Community Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for Sleep Disorder Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR...reactionscomments
Tourette Syndrome and Insomnia...I have had a crazy life. To start off with my dad is a very light sleeper. I inherited that from him...reactions5comments
The Sleepless Nights of Summer...It’s late May as I write this, but even now I’m noticing just how bright it is, both at night and in...reactionscomments
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Insomnia...Trouble sleeping can be a passing problem or a chronic condition. People who have experienced significant trauma, such as veterans, often have...reactionscomments
