Rebecca Robbins, Ph.D., of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Psychiatry Research, titled "Exploring sleep ...

Rebecca Robbins, PhD, of the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Psychiatry Research, "Exploring sleep difficulties, ...

Insomnia and hazardous drinking are so closely intertwined that estimates suggest at least one-third, and as many as 91%, of people who have a hard time with sleep also misuse alcohol. A new study ...

Travelers may want to think twice before having a glass of wine on a flight and then grabbing some shuteye. A new study published in Thorax, a monthly peer-reviewed publication by the British Medical ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

The nightcap is a longstanding ritual: a glass of wine after dinner, a cocktail before bed, something to ease the transition into sleep. But while alcohol may feel like it's helping, research, and ...

You know that feeling when you have a glass oor a cocktail before bed and suddenly feel perfectly drowsy? It seems like alcohol is doing you a favor, helping you unwind and drift off to sleep faster ...

Do you ever pour a glass of wine, or pop open a beer, at the end of the day to “wind down?” Do you look forward to its relaxing effects and hope it might help you sleep? If so, you’re certainly not ...

Struggling with substance abuse can feel overwhelming, affecting your physical health, mental wellbeing, and relationships. The post Getting help for substance abuse addiction: Understanding alcohol ...

A nightcap might feel relaxing, but research shows it can fragment your sleep and reduce the quality of your rest. Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it disrupts sleep quality and leaves you less ...