What Is the Relationship Between Blue Light and Sleep?In our modern, technology-driven world, screens are integral to our daily lives. Whether working on a computer, scrolling through social media on...reactionscomments
Succeeding at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)If you clicked on this article, you probably already know about cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I; if not, start here). You...reactionscomments
How Long Does CBT-I Take to Work?Imagine going from 11 or more years with insomnia to falling asleep in 15 minutes. How long it takes CBT-I to work...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Heart Health: What's the Connection?If you have insomnia, you know poor-quality sleep or lack of sleep can make it harder to function the next day. But...reactionscomments
The Crossroad Between Chronic Digestive Disorders and InsomniaDo these scenarios sound familiar? Digestion and sleep should “shake hands” at night, promising a night of restful sleep. Unfortunately, those with...reactionscomments
When Insomnia Inspires Migraines and Vice VersaFor those living with headache disorders – especially migraines – sleeping is often a go-to solution for finding relief. But sometimes, sleep...reactionscomments
The Digital Addiction and How It Is Influencing Your InsomniaThe influence of technology on our sleep has become a hot topic. From adults answering work emails to teens scrolling through social...reactionscomments
Nightmares and Insomnia: What Treatments Exist?All of us have bad dreams from time to time, especially in times of stress. While they may disrupt our sleep for...reactionscomments
Mental Health Disorders and InsomniaInsomnia is comorbid with mental health issues. This means that people often have both at the same time. Doctors think sleep issues...reactionscomments
Coping With Insomnia and Tracking Your Sleep: Does it Work?If you have sleeping difficulty, then it probably goes without saying that you have tried apps and trackers to understand your sleep...reactionscomments
Poor Quality Foods and Poor Quality SleepA systematic review uses special statistical methods to examine high-quality studies with certain kinds of data in order to get an overall...reactionscomments
Savings at What Cost?Daylight saving time – that semiannual ritual – is an active source of debate and even legislation. In the United States, some...reactions1comment
Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: How to Treat Both at OnceI previously wrote about why more people are getting diagnosed with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA). The reality of how dangerous...reactionscomments
Insomnia and Hypnosis: You Are Now Feeling Very, Very SleepyInsomnia puts a big strain on your body. It can cause many medical and social problems if left untreated. Many people with...reactionscomments
Insomnia and the Military: Addressing the Causes and EffectsPeople who are connected to the military are especially vulnerable to sleep problems. This includes service members, veterans, and their families. What...reactionscomments
Smoking and InsomniaInsomnia is a major public health concern, with studies finding that about 33 percent of adults are experiencing at least one insomnia...reactionscomments
Brief Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia: A Newer Treatment OptionIf you’ve been struggling with insomnia for a while, you’ve probably come across cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia (CBTI) as a gold-standard...reactionscomments
Is it Possible to Breathe Insomnia Away?As a sleep technologist, I’ve worked closely with many patients struggling to fall asleep in the lab. They were there because they...reactions3comments
Which Came First, the Anxiety or the Insomnia? Does It Matter?Struggling to fall asleep, or stay asleep, or sleep long enough, describes insomnia – the most common of all sleep disorders. Anxiety...reactionscomments
Sleeping on the Facts: Why Melatonin May Not Be the Cure for InsomniaSometimes, getting a good night of sleep can feel like an impossible dream. The thought of lying awake in bed all night...reactions5comments
