Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But ...

Waking up does not activate an increase in the release of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol does, however, increase in the hours prior to wakening as part of the body's preparation for the next ...

Brain damage caused by dementia can lead to anxiety, fear, and irritability, especially in the evening. This is how ...