Articles reviewed by Dr. Renske Lok

What is the Best Temperature for Sleeping?
Ourestimates we spend nearly one-third of our life sleeping—or at least trying to. Unfortunately, one-third of adults report difficulty sleeping, resonating more with the “trying to” part of the statistic. This is…

Sleep Disorders: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Sleep disorders are sleep-related difficulties or conditions that disrupt your normal sleep patterns. If left unchecked, these issues can prevent you from getting enough high-quality sleep. Of course, we have…

Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Paralysis
It’s the stuff of nightmares: you wake up, only to discover that you can’t move your body. You begin to panic and frantically look around to make sure no one…

Narcolepsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Narcolepsy is a rare chronic sleep disorder that disrupts the brain’s ability to regulate the sleep-wake cycle. People with narcolepsy fall asleep during the daytime, even while active. They also…

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Sleep disorders, though mostly common, can complicate one’s life. Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS and also known as delayed sleep-wake phase disorder) is a fairly common sleep disorder. DSPS is…
By Pooja Shah