"I think it was just an overall fear about not being able to fall asleep." Robinson said his friends who don't have insomnia often talk of being tired from staying up until 2 a.m. to finish homework ...

As the modern world becomes more fast-paced and digitally connected, mental health disorders like insomnia and depression are ...

Nyctophobia, or an extreme fear of darkness, affects both children and adults, often stemming from past trauma, anxiety ...

Throughout her adult life, writer Kate Morris has struggled with sleep. Here she shares her trigger points and the techniques ...

“Everyone has a specific threshold for insomnia, and sometimes precipitating factors can break through the threshold and you can’t sleep. The stressors could be personal ...

As many as 50% of older adults struggle to fall or stay asleep, and up to 75% of seniors experience symptoms of insomnia. In addition to being frustrating, insomnia can increase your risk of heart ...

Exercise, but particularly those workouts that incorporate resistance to improve muscular strength, can be helpful for older adults with insomnia, according to a new study. Insomnia can be a big ...

However, a person experiencing insomnia may want to schedule Lexapro for the morning. Lexapro, the brand name for the antidepressant escitalopram, is a daily medication. Taking Lexapro every day ...