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 ...

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, ...

Miranda Kelly, a 14-year-old from Sykesville, Md., says she's been sleepwalking since she was 6 or 7. The first time, she says, "I woke up on the couch on a school day. And I'd gone to bed in my bed." ...

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: ...

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 ...

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?

Some forms of exercise are worse than others for sleep, too. For instance, high-intensity exercise—like HIIT, sprint ...

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 ...

Dear Doctor K: My 8-year-old son has started sleepwalking. I’m worried he will hurt himself in his sleep. Is there anything I can do to stop him from sleepwalking? Dear Reader: A person who is ...