Waking up with a dry throat can be frustrating, especially if you are unsure of its cause. In addition to experiencing discomfort, people with dry mouth — often associated with a dry throat — are more likely to experience poor sleep quality.
Nap needs and the benefits of napping can vary among individuals. Knowing the facts about napping can help determine whether to take naps, and tips for better naps can enable healthier napping habits.
Sleep experts have long known that consuming caffeine or alcohol on their own can harm sleep. Now, new research suggests that these effects may cancel each other out when caffeine and alcohol are both consumed on the same day.
In September, astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) began a long-term study to learn how sleep patterns differ on space and Earth.
A recent study at the University of California, San Francisco found that teens with major depressive disorder (MDD) could benefit from treatment that targets their natural sleep patterns.