Ariel Messman-Rucker is an Oakland-born journalist who now calls the Pacific Northwest her home. When she’s not writing about politics and queer pop culture, she can be found reading, hiking, or ...

What can a sleep professional help with? A professional can diagnose whether a client is having a periodic sleep disturbance or whether they have insomnia or another sleep condition. Problems with ...

Sleeping on the left side can help align the spine and reduce acid reflux. Back sleeping keeps the spine aligned but may worsen sleep apnea and snoring. Right-sided sleeping may improve heart health ...

Weight loss refers to a decrease in body weight. Beginning a weight loss journey looks different for everyone, but it typically includes setting manageable goals, reducing calorie intake, eating a ...

CPAP therapy creates pressure that helps keep your airway open while you sleep. A CPAP device reduces symptoms like snoring and nighttime awakenings. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood ...