One feature of good sleep is being able to fall asleep quickly. And by “quickly,” sleep experts usually mean 10 to 20 minutes and no longer than 30 minutes after going to bed. If it normally takes you longer than that, you may have a sleep problem.

Snoring is a common problem, with half of all adults reporting that they snore at least occasionally. And exactly because it’s so widespread, most people look at snoring as something trivial, with snorers even being the brunt of countless jokes. 

There are two likely reasons why you may have more energy on less sleep: raised stress hormone levels and temporary changes in the brain’s reward system.

Most guidelines say adults need an average of 7-8 hours of sleep daily. Children need a bit more to develop and grow. But is this really true? And are there any individual differences we're not told about? 

We know there are certain risk factors for sleep apnea, one of which is having a family history of the condition. In fact, you’ll often hear sufferers say that sleep apnea runs in their families. 

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Sleep is absolutely essential for academic success. Yet, research shows at least 60% of all college students today are sleep deprived. 

Insomnia, a problem seen in at least 10-30% of the population, is regularly treated with hypnotics, better known as sleeping pills. But these come with quite a few side effects — and they’re intended for short-term use only! For all these and other reasons, a growing number of people are turning to natural alternatives.