MY INSOMNIA STARTED at age 15. Each night, I’d lie down to sleep and drift off pretty quickly, only to reawaken an hour or so later. Then I’d remain half awake for hours—eyes forced shut, stealing ...

Paradoxical insomnia is a sleep disorder in which a person feels like they are not getting enough sleep, yet objective sleep testing does not detect any sleep disturbances. They may experience limited ...

Editor’s Note: This is one of the most-read leadership articles of 2013. Click here to see the full list. I frequently find myself thinking about whether I am an artist or an entrepreneur. I am simply ...

Paradox: When two things – like words, traits or situations – seem illogical and/or contradictory, but may in fact, be compatible, justified or true. It’s difficult to imagine anything more ...

Have you noticed how the more you try to force yourself to sleep, the harder it becomes? Here’s how performance anxiety may be to blame. Many people come to therapy seeking solutions for their sleep ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Paradoxical bronchospasm is rare and is not generally reported in spirometry test results of U.S. veterans with ...

A study of Korean patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) found that a paradoxical response to short-acting bronchodilators may reduce lung function and quality of life. The study ...