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To Sleep Better, Make Your Own Placebo

To Sleep Better, Make Your Own Placebo

February 13, 2017

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just take a “sugar pill” to get to sleep? Maybe you can. Recent…

New Ways to Beat Insomnia Quickly

New Ways to Beat Insomnia Quickly

Michael J. Breus, PhD | February 7, 2017

Good news—there is no reason to suffer with insomnia, especially now that there is a nonpharmaceutical treatment that is proven…

Nose Trick Puts You to Sleep
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Nose Trick Puts You to Sleep

November 18, 2016

Do you have difficulty falling asleep? Look to your nose! The left nostril is connected to the right hemisphere of…

21 Ways to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life
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21 Ways to Get the Best Sleep of Your Life

October 19, 2016

You know how important a good night’s sleep is for body and mind. But you don’t want to rely on…

Our 3 Favorite Ways to Fix Insomnia

Our 3 Favorite Ways to Fix Insomnia

October 12, 2016

Sleep! We love it. But it can be elusive.

Your Sleep Habits Could Put Your Health in Danger
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Your Sleep Habits Could Put Your Health in Danger

Phyllis C. Zee, MD, PhD | October 4, 2016

The time you go to sleep at night and the time you wake up in the morning can be crucial…

It’s 3 in the Morning and You’re Awake…Again!

It’s 3 in the Morning and You’re Awake…Again!

Michael J. Breus, PhD | September 12, 2016

Get back to sleep with these innovative fixes… In the world of sleep disorders, having difficulty staying asleep is just…

Don’t Fall For This Sleep Apnea Trap

Don’t Fall For This Sleep Apnea Trap

August 23, 2016

If you have sleep apnea and your doctor has recommended a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine, the price alone…

Sea Salt Solution for Better Sleep
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Sea Salt Solution for Better Sleep

August 17, 2016

A little-known secret to getting a good night’s sleep is keeping the pH of your body alkaline rather than acidic.…

Overcome Insomnia in Seven Minutes

Overcome Insomnia in Seven Minutes

Loren Fishman, MD | July 18, 2016

Can’t sleep? Here’s an antidote to tossing and turning…a routine of sleep-inducing moves that will help you drift off in…

This Blanket May Help You Sleep

This Blanket May Help You Sleep

Michael J. Breus, PhD | July 6, 2016

Move over sleep meds—there’s a new solution in town. Weighted blankets. The comforting heavy covers, filled with small plastic balls…

The One Sleep Habit That Most Helps Your Health
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The One Sleep Habit That Most Helps Your Health

June 9, 2016

If you’re trying to live a healthier life and resist the temptation to gobble down that extra piece of chocolate…

Hello, LED Streetlights…Bye-bye, Sleep

Hello, LED Streetlights…Bye-bye, Sleep

May 3, 2016

You’ve dimmed the lights, turned off the TV, shut down your tablet and phone, and you’re ready for a good…

Reduce Nighttime Trips to the Bathroom by Cutting Back on Salt
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Reduce Nighttime Trips to the Bathroom by Cutting Back on Salt

Matsuo Tomohiro, MD | April 24, 2016

Cut back on salt in your diet if nighttime bathroom trips bother you. Nighttime urination, known as nocturia, is a…

Sleep in Retirement Out of Whack…
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Sleep in Retirement Out of Whack…

Michael J. Breus, PhD | April 12, 2016

“Ever since my husband retired six months ago, he’s been staying up all night and sleeping all day. Should I…