What are the causes of insomnia?

Insomnia can be caused by psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances, and/or certain biological factors. read more

Types of Insomnia. There are two types of insomnia: primary insomnia and secondary insomnia. Primary insomnia: Primary insomnia means that a person is having sleep problems that are not directly associated with any other health condition or problem. read more

But today is also the second annual Insomnia Awareness Day, an initiative from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine aimed at helping those who are chronically tired. Chronic insomnia is defined as disrupted sleep on three or more nights a week for a period of at least three months. read more

10 Causes of Insomnia Insomnia is a sleep disorder identified by difficulty falling or staying asleep or the inability to enjoy quality uninterrupted sleep. Sleeplessness can affect anyone at any age, however the condition is much more common among the elderly. read more