Why you might not be sleeping

The ability to get a good night's sleep can be ruined by anything from the state of your marriage to a little-known sleeping disorder.

Women who worry about cancer have a 50 per cent higher chance of insomnia according to a collaborative study by the Brooklyn Health Disparities Centre at SUNY Downstate Medical Centre and Brooklyn-based Long Island University.

A new study from the University of Pittsburgh has revealed a link between the quality of a couple's marriage and a woman's risk of having sleep problems.

Working at home before bed prevents people from winding down and easing into slumber.

Sleep apnea, is a sleep disorder that disrupts breathing and can cause headaches, which can go undetected for years.

Experts say that those who have been suffering from problems sleeping often forget the initial catalyst or believe it is something they have to put up with.

Some people may even make the problem worse, Philip Gehrman, an assistant professor of psychology told Forbes.com. He added that going to bed early, lying awake in bed and taking naps may all cause problems by increasing performance anxiety or interfering with your circadian rhythm.

For general good sleep, health experts recommend regular exercise, a good diet, creating a calm sleeping environment, avoiding stimulants and sticking to a bedtime routine. If problems still occur you should seek medical advice.

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