All Sleep Articles

Healthy Directions Staff Editor

The best ways to get quality sleep—fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, wake up refreshed and ready for your day.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

Dr. Whitaker reveals the many health challenges associated with sleep apnea and how to treat it.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

What’s the best sleeping position? Is it bad to sleep with the TV on? Dr. Whitaker answers these questions and more.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

Dr. Whitaker reveals surprising underlying causes of insomnia and what you can do about them.

Healthy Directions Staff Editor

Taken properly, supplemental melatonin can be an excellent way to minimize restless nights and reduce troublesome sleep problems. Here are the rules you should follow when using this supplement.

Healthy Directions Staff Editor

Learn four important ways melatonin improves your sleep.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

Dr. Whitaker shows how to use melatonin to support your body clock for sounder sleep and better health.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

Many of us have trouble sleeping as we age, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Whitaker shares ways to sleep better.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

Discover how sleep benefits your overall health, and why sleep deprivation can be a serious health concern.

Dr. Briana Sinatra

Dr. Briana Sinatra reveals why insomnia affects more women than men and provides tips for getting a good night’s sleep.

Healthy Directions Staff Editor

Feeling tired and irritable may be the most obvious effects of not sleeping well, but they are not the only ways that sleep problems impact us. Chronically poor sleep can influence many aspects of our health.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

Selecting a natural sleep aid can be confusing. Dr. Whitaker reveals the four most effective supplements for better sleep.

Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Discover why a chronic lack of sleep raises the risk of developing or dying from heart disease and stroke and get Dr. Sinatra's top tips for getting a sound night's sleep.

Dr. Julian Whitaker

Discover the benefits of magnesium, including heart attack and diabetes prevention, and what dosages and types Dr. Whitaker recommends.