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, ...

Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, belongs to a family of sleep disorders called parasomnias, behaviors that hover on the boundary between sleeping and waking. Most parasomnias are tied to specific points ...

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 ...

Many people struggle with occasional sleep problems, leading them to seek out sleep medications for a restful night. While these medications can be effective, some come with a surprising side effect: ...

Masked intruders broke into your house. They want to hurt you. Fast, grab something and fight back. But wait, you’re still asleep. This is just a bad dream. The reality is far worse. You’re swinging a ...

Sleepwalking is a disorder that’s easily—and often—misunderstood. When you think of sleepwalking, what comes to mind? A groggy, wandering toddler, or a movie-style sleepwalker with arms outstretched?

We have a bright, outgoing, curious almost-7-year-old, “Maya,” who has just started first grade at our neighborhood public school. After sleep-training when she was six months old, she’s been a ...

Sarah Kraffty has been sleepwalking for as long as she can remember Sarah Kraffty Sarah Kraffty has been sleepwalking for as long as she can remember However, it wasn’t until recently that the content ...

Sleep paralysis can be scary and overwhelming. But you can help wake yourself up from an episode by moving your fingers and toes or forcing a sudden and intense movement. Sleep paralysis is a ...

Have you ever woken up to find food crumbs or your sheets, even though you don’t remember waking up to snack? What about waking up on the living room sofa when you vividly remember going to sleep in ...