Poor sleep disturbs the body in all sorts of ways. Snoring affects our breathing, how much oxygen the body gets and how much sleep we need. And all of this may play a role in cancer risks.

When counting sheep and hot herbal tea doesn't work, people may turn to sleeping pills to help get a good night's rest. But the long-term risks of these medications may not be worth it.

It's hard to get a full eight hours of sleep each night. But it's important. For women with breast cancer, it's extremely important.

If your good night's sleep is only achieved with a prescription, you may want to explore other ways to address your insomnia.

Everyone feels better after a good night's sleep. Everyone also feels listless after a restless night.

Keeping the lights on before going to sleep may have a negative influence on your health, according to a study to be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .