Parasomnias

Man sleeping on side with mouth open, showing symptoms of snoring or sleep apnea

Why Some People Talk in Their Sleep—and How to Curb It

Sleep talking—officially called somniloquy—ranges from harmless mumbling to full sentences that wake the whole house.

Sleepwalking 101: Causes, Dangers, and Prevention

Sleepwalking 101: Causes, Dangers, and Prevention

Sleepwalking—medically known as somnambulism—belongs to a family of night‑time behaviors called parasomnias. While most episodes