Ever woken up to find your socks in the fridge or your keys in the sink, with no memory of how they got there? Sleepwalking isn’t just a quirky movie trope. It’s a real sleep disorder affecting people ...

Sleepwalking, medically known as somnambulism, is a phenomenon that has intrigued and puzzled both scientists and laypeople for centuries. This condition, which affects millions of people worldwide, ...

An hour or two after my school-age son has gone to bed, he sometimes wakes up from a nightmare, walks to my room and mumbles incoherently about what’s scaring him. But he seems off, and I can't get ...

Tossing and turning more as you age? You're not alone -- and experts think they know why. Dr. Shelby Harris, a sleep psychologist in White Plains, N.Y., explained that stress, sleep structure and ...

Many older adults have trouble sleeping, and this can be more than just an inconvenience. A new study has found that poor sleep and regular use of sleep medication may lead to serious problems in ...

Sleep-related risks in young adults are more complex than previously thought, with overlapping sleep problems potentially increasing the chances of accidents on the road and at work.