I’ve read recently a short study (wish I remembered where it was) about the relation between lack of sleep, or insomnia, and the rich, vs. the poor. Although common sense would seem to point out that the poor are mostly suffering from lack of sleep, due to their financial and living problems, the study showed that the situation might be jus...

Lack of sleep in one form or another,  accompanies nearly every illness, but it occurs also in entirely healthy people. In the majority of cases it is a state of mind originated in fear and apprehension. Frequently, however, it can also have an immediate physical cause, such as indigestion, or toothache. Maybe one of the most acute problems that...

Many children ages from two to six do not fall asleep promptly after going to bed, and they end up suffering from lack of sleep. The child may be too tired or wrought up to sleep. Romping before bedtime or too strenuous or exciting play may be the cause. Maybe the child didn’t have his afternoon nap. (more…) ...

Pretty much everybody can be affected by lack of sleep. However, some recent studies showed that it is more common in women (particularly after menopause) and older men, above the age of 60. It seems that as the older we get, the less we are able to sleep - even when we really want to. (more…) ...

There are various behavioral techniques that promise to treat lack of sleep, such as relaxation therapy, sleep restriction therapy and reconditioning. Here is a brief overview of these three techniques. (more…) ...