The Latest Breaking News from Insomnia

Scientists Found Exactly How Deep Sleep Triggers the Hormone That Repairs Your Body

UC Berkeley mapped the brain circuit linking deep sleep to growth hormone. Now we know why poor sleep slows recovery — and what it means for shift workers, aging adults, and insomnia.

Medical Daily · Jul 6

I tried the '3-2-1 rule' to stop waking up at 3 a.m. and it fixed my middle insomnia — sleep doctors explain why

Sleep doctors explain how this simple wind down strategy has reduced my 3 a.m. wake ups, plus share their tips to beating middle insomnia.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 5

5 Nutrient Deficiencies in Men That Quietly Drain Testosterone, Mood, and Performance

Zinc and testosterone: the direct line most men ignoreZinc is one of the few nutrients with a direct, documented relationship to testosterone synthesis. A 1996 study published in Nutrition (Prasad et al.) found that zinc restriction in healthy men caused testosterone levels to fall by nearly 75% over 20 weeks,…

Times Life · Jul 5

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.

The Conversation · Jun 23

SLEEP 2026 Annual Meeting: New Research on Insomnia's Cardiovascular Risk, Shift Work, and Digital CBT-I for Primary Care

SLEEP 2026 Annual Meeting in Baltimore June 14–17 produced new research on insomnia's cardiovascular risk, shift work, digital CBT-I, and home sleep diagnostics. Here's the clinical summary.

Medical Daily · Jun 20

Reading in bed was causing me to wake up at 3 a.m. — until an insomnia expert made this simple routine tweak to help me sleep through

Reading in bed might help you destress but it can also cause this one major issue in your sleep. An expert explains why and what to do instead.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 18

Visualising PTSD

At the age of 17, Juthamanee Diloksopon was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since the symptoms make it impossible for her to manage daily life, her parents decided to admit her to a hospital for a one-year treatment.

Bangkok Post · Jun 16

Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality

Disturbed sleep is a common problem — and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

The Conversation · Jun 15

'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher

Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.

Tom’s Guide · Jun 15

Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency

For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse.

The Conversation · Jun 11