Sleepwalking, or somnambulism, belongs to a family of sleep disorders called parasomnias, behaviors that hover on the boundary between sleeping and waking. Most parasomnias are tied to specific points ...

Sleepwalking is a disorder that’s easily—and often—misunderstood. When you think of sleepwalking, what comes to mind? A groggy, wandering toddler, or a movie-style sleepwalker with arms outstretched?

Sleepwalking Disease: What Happens When the Body Walks but the Mind Sleeps: By Ankita Marik Key Insights This guide explains why people walk in their sleep, what it feels like, and how to manage it ...