Most people realize that mattress quality can affect how well they sleep. Pillow quality doesn’t always get the same ...

Looking for the name of Marcel Proust on search engines, it seems that the centenary of his death (1922) has gone unnoticed by medical doctors. Several essays on his illness have already been ...

As I've grown older and experienced the vagaries of my ageing memory, I've often reflected on the possibility of a miracle cure that would rejuvenate ...

However, many factors can affect sleep quality and quantity. Both nocturnal asthma and sleep apnoea can affect breathing. These are two chronic respiratory conditions that obstruct airways and ...

Your sleeping position reveals your personality. Yes, the way you sleep at night is more than just a habit—it’s a window into ...

Sign up for the Morning Brief email newsletter to get weekday updates from The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.Studies have found that emergency room visits for asthma-related problems increase ...

It can be difficult to tell asthma and COPD apart because both may include coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Asthma is a risk factor for COPD and your chances of having both increase as ...

But experts say sleep position can indeed matter, at least in some situations. In general, sleep position is a matter of personal preference, said Dr. Rachel Salas, a sleep neurologist at the Johns ...

The position in which you sleep plays a significant role in how your body handles stomach acid. When lying on your right side or back, the esophagus is positioned below the stomach, making it ...

WHEN you're unwell, all you want to do is collapse into bed. To aid your recovery, there are some sleep positions that are better than others for easing symptoms, experts say. Lisa Artis ...