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 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
Sleep Restriction and Sleep Drive: What Is It?Many people panic over the idea of doing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) because of a component of the treatment called...reactionscomments
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
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
COMISA: The Insomnia and Sleep Apnea Double WhammyLately, more people seem to be getting diagnosed with co-occurring insomnia disorder and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to 1 study, 30...reactionscomments
Does Insomnia Affect Motor Function?Sleep – everyone needs it! But not everyone gets enough good-quality sleep. Without regular rest, the body and mind do not function...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
Aging, Sleep and Insomnia: A Few WrinklesMany people think that age increases one's likelihood of developing insomnia. That's a tricky thought that suggests a direct relationship between people's...reactionscomments
The Many Causes of Insomnia in COVID-19 Long HaulersIf you’ve had COVID-19, you may be an unhappy member of the “long haulers’ club.” Long haulers are people who have experienced...reactionscomments
Sleep Is Essential to a Healthy Immune SystemYou’ve heard the term “sick and tired.” It exists because poor health leaves us feeling both ways. The connection between sleep and...reactionscomments
When Asthma Gets in the Way of a Good Night’s SleepInsomnia frequently occurs in people living with other medical conditions, including asthma. Asthma describes a situation where one’s bronchial airways become swollen...reactionscomments
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
Sleepless Bedfellows: Insomnia, Cancer, and Circadian DisruptionInsomnia is the most common sleep disturbance in those with cancer. It affects between one-half and three-quarters of those diagnosed. Up to...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
Legalization of Medical Marijuana: The Impact on Those Living With Chronic Health ConditionsSurveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As...reactionscomments
