The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, May 15, 2026
June features the shortest nights of the year, but for those living with chronic insomnia, every night is long. That’s why the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) and American Alliance for Healthy Sleep (AAHS) are working to raise awareness of the disease with Insomnia Awareness Night […]
By Jacqueline Kloss, PhD In casual conversation, I find myself describing what I do professionally, and it goes something like this: I teach behavioral strategies and research ways to help individuals, especially women, overcome their sleep problems. All too often, I am met with the response of “That is what […]
Sleep is food for the brain – especially for teens. It’s hard being a teen in today’s fast-paced world. And it’s even harder to reach your goals when you’re feeling tired and run-down. Between early school start times, social media, electronic devices, extracurricular activities, and late-night homework—teens are at the highest […]
What do the movies “Sleepless in Seattle,” “Fight Club” and “The Machinist” have in common? The main characters in all three have insomnia. These movies show us that sleep is powerful and not getting enough can affect your mood, your memory, your productivity at work and so much more. That’s […]
