Seeing a Doctor About Sleep

Along with regular exercise and a healthy diet, sleep is essential for good health. If you're not getting enough zzzs, you should talk with your doctor.

The womenshealth.gov says a doctor visit is in order if:

• You frequently have difficulty sleeping and can't find relief.
• You wake during the night, gasping for air.
• Your partner tells you that while you sleep, you stop breathing for short periods.
• You snore loudly.
• You wake in the morning not feeling refreshed.
• You frequently fall asleep during the day.