Have you ever woken up after sleeping, unable to move? Maybe you can see figures or shadows around you, or even hear them, but you can't run away or fight back? This is known as sleep paralysis and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My question to you is about an affliction I have struggled with since childhood. Apparently, it is called sleep paralysis. As explained to me in an old newspaper article, it is when ...

Have you ever opened your eyes in the middle of the night and realized you could not move a single part of your body? Your brain feels awake, but your arms, legs, even your voice, feel locked. Some ...

Sign up for CNN’s Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Baland Jalal lay in bed terrified ...

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night unable to move? A doctor has explained how and why this “scary” sensation can happen. Dr Amir Khan took to Instagram on Monday (22 September) to ...

Sleep paralysis is a condition that typically occurs when an individual is either falling asleep or waking up. With sleep paralysis, you regain awareness but can’t move. [iStockphoto] For a healthy ...