Advanced sleep phase disorder is a rare condition that causes your natural circadian rhythm, or sleep-wake cycle, to occur earlier than typical. As humans, our sleep-wake cycle— also known as our ...

In adolescents and young adults, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSWPD) may be associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and restless legs ...

We often read about, or may know someone—often a high school or college student—who stays up way too late and then has a very hard time getting up in the morning. When bedtimes and wake times both get ...

In the 1990s, a woman approached sleep neurologist Christopher Jones at the University of Utah with an unusual complaint. She would fall asleep very early in the evening and wake up for the day at 2AM ...

Your DNA has a big impact on your sleep. It determines your circadian rhythm and even predisposes you to some sleep disorders. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in ...

Sleep disorders can affect people of any age. Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, restless legs syndrome, and insomnia are a few examples of disorders that may disrupt sleep cycles in teens. Sleep-wake ...