Have you ever jolted awake in the middle of the night, heart racing, drenched in sweat, with no memory of what happened?

Vivid, upsetting nightmares happen sometimes. When they occur regularly and affect your ability to sleep or function, you may have a nightmare disorder. Sleep therapy, medications, and desensitization ...

A 29-year-old man’s debilitating night terrors were the first sign of rare autoimmune disorder that rapidly progressed, landing him in the intensive care unit in a “catatonic state.” Ben Tarver, 29, ...

Disruptive sleep behaviors can keep you from sleeping well. Read on to learn which ones to watch for and when it's time to see a doctor. Annie Miller is a licensed psychotherapist in private practice ...

Sleep is critical for daytime and neurocognitive functioning, as well as physical and mental health. When people work shifts – in 2015, 21% of workers in the European Union did – their circadian sleep ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images When I was in my early teens, I ...

Do you or a loved one talk in your sleep? It’s a common sleep issue for many, experts say. About 50% of children will talk in their sleep — and typically outgrow it — while only about 5% of adults are ...