This sleep disorder puts people at 'very high risk' of Parkinson's

Sleep disorders fall into these seven groups: Insomnia; Sleep Related Breathing Disorders (apnea); Insomnia; Narcolepsy; Circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders; Parasomnias; Restless Legs Syndrome.

Sleeping problems in people are more common among those who have parents with a history of sleeping issues, a new study suggests.

It’s a classic situation among couples: One person says the bedroom is too cold. The other says it’s too hot. There is a bitter battle for control of the thermostat. Sleep experts unanimously suggest keeping your bedroom cooler than standard daytime temps.

The people hardest hit when it comes to sleep deprivation are those we depend on the most for our health and safety: police and health care workers, along with those in the transportation field, such as truck drivers.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, a study found a link between high social media usage and poor sleep patterns. Specifically, teens who report heavier social media use go to sleep later. And, late bedtimes are linked with poorer academic and mental health outcomes.

"Optimists are more likely to engage in active problem-focused coping and to interpret stressful events in more positive ways, reducing worry and ruminative thoughts when they're falling asleep and throughout their sleep cycle."