Overview

• One in two Argentines reports difficulty falling or staying asleep, according to the Asociación Argentina de Medicina del Sueño.
• Despite only around 5% of sufferers seeking professional help, specialists advise medical evaluation for persistent awakenings to rule out conditions such as sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome.
• Supplemental melatonin, magnesium, vitamin D and fermented foods like yogurt and kefir show moderate benefits for mild insomnia when used under expert guidance.
• Stress, anxiety, excessive screen use, poor diet and fears about neighborhood safety drive nocturnal awakenings, with women, seniors and lower-income groups most affected.
• Experts urge consistent sleep hygiene, regular schedules and wider access to cognitive-behavioral therapies and public health measures to alleviate the physical and social toll of chronic sleep disturbances.