Health Tip: Can't Sleep?
(HealthDay News) -- If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, it's important to understand the reasons for your insomnia.
Here's a list of possible reasons for your sleepless nights, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:
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Discomfort or illness.
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Depression.
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Stress or anxiety.
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Drinking caffeine or alcohol, smoking, or taking certain medications or illicit drugs.
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An inappropriate sleep environment, including one that's too bright or too noisy.
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Related activities that affect your sleep, such as taking naps or going to bed too early.
Date Last Reviewed:
8/6/2008
Date Last Modified:
8/6/2008