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A New Blood Test May Reveal Your Best Bedtime for the Best Sleep
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A New Blood Test May Reveal Your Best Bedtime for the Best Sleep

Rosemary Braun, PhD, MPH | December 11, 2018

This simple test uses a math formula to unlock the mystery of your sleep/wake cycle and may pinpoint the best time to treat insomnia and other conditions.

The Surprising Reason Some Kids Still Get Tonsillectomies

The Surprising Reason Some Kids Still Get Tonsillectomies

David O. Francis, MD | December 5, 2018

Tonsillectomies are so 20th-century…for throat infections. But there’s another reason for this treatment.

Light Therapy: The 15-Minute Secret to Sleeping Better (It Boosts Energy and Mood, Too)
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Light Therapy: The 15-Minute Secret to Sleeping Better (It Boosts Energy and Mood, Too)

Michael Terman, PhD | November 28, 2018

Many of us have trouble sleeping and experience times during the day when our energy or mood lags. This can…

Food and Herbs for Better Sleep
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Food and Herbs for Better Sleep

November 21, 2018

Food and herbal remedies to help you sleep.

The Secret to a Better Sex Life for Women with Sleep Apnea

The Secret to a Better Sex Life for Women with Sleep Apnea

November 6, 2018

If you’re a woman with sleep apnea, using the dreaded CPAP mask could have a surprising benefit—a better sex life. Here are the details…

The Joy of Sleeping—Insomnia Help from the Legend Bob Ross

The Joy of Sleeping—Insomnia Help from the Legend Bob Ross

Craig Richard, PhD | September 9, 2018

If you nodded off while watching Bob Ross’s insanely popular Joy of Painting show during the 1980s and 1990s, you’ll love this insomnia app!

Make-Up Sleep: How to Play Catch-Up on Weekends
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Make-Up Sleep: How to Play Catch-Up on Weekends

Torbjörn Åkerstedt, PhD | August 25, 2018

When a hectic workweek keeps you from getting enough sleep, your risk for an early death rises. Here’s how to make up the deficit.

Get Better Sleep In Just 30 Minutes
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Get Better Sleep In Just 30 Minutes

Daniel Gartenberg, PhD | August 11, 2018

Even if you spend eight hours in bed, you may not be getting all the sleep you think you are.

Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Up At Night
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Sleep Myths That Are Keeping You Up At Night

Michael J. Breus, PhD | July 25, 2018

Counting sheep helps you fall asleep, one glass of wine is fine before bedtime and other myths that might be keeping you from a good night's sleep.

An End to Insomnia…and All You Need Is Wi-Fi

An End to Insomnia…and All You Need Is Wi-Fi

Lee M. Ritterband, PhD | June 19, 2018

You can overcome insomnia using an online cognitive behavioral therapy program customized to your needs.

Timing Is Everything: When to Walk to Treat Insomnia

Timing Is Everything: When to Walk to Treat Insomnia

Susan Besser, MD | June 16, 2018

When slumber eludes you, a walking program can get your sleep-wake cycle back in sync with the rest of the world.

Why You May Need a Sleep Study

Why You May Need a Sleep Study

Michael J. Breus, PhD | May 20, 2018

If your doctor recommends a sleep study, don't be alarmed. It can help explain many sleep problems, including ones you may have never even considered...

Don’t Use Just Any Old Pillow
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Don’t Use Just Any Old Pillow

William J. Lauretti, DC | April 13, 2018

It can have a dramatic effect on the quality of your sleep… Do you wake up stiff and achy? Don’t…

New Products for Better Sleep
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New Products for Better Sleep

Joseph M. Ojile, MD | April 12, 2018

Getting a good night's sleep is tough if your partner is a blanket hog or a relentless snorer. It's even…

What You Eat (Or Don’t Eat) Affects How You Sleep

What You Eat (Or Don’t Eat) Affects How You Sleep

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 12, 2018

Every night, millions of Americans have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Quite often this is caused by stress, anxiety,…