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 treatment. But have you ever heard of brief behavioral...reactionscomments
Can Light Therapy Help People With Insomnia?Exposure to light can help some people with certain kinds of insomnia. However, the research is mixed. Let us – ahem – shine a light on it. Bright light therapy...reactionscomments
The Role of Melatonin in Sleep and InsomniaDespite its popularity in countries where it can be bought over the counter, melatonin is not recommended as a treatment for insomnia compared to no medication. It's also not suggested...reactionscomments
Z Drugs and InsomniaGetting enough sleep is crucial to your overall health. But many people have periods when they struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night. Some people experience this...reactionscomments
Online and In-Person Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: What Is the Difference?Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is an important tool to treat insomnia. But, does online CBT-I work as well as in-person CBT-I? CBT-I includes several different approaches to help...reactions2comments
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 either couldn’t fall asleep, stay asleep, or maintain...reactions3comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...reactionscomments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...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 a night, they’re not usually enough to cause...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 symptom at any given time and many are...reactionscomments
Why Can I Sleep on My Couch, But Not in My Bed?There’s a joke about insomnia that I can relate to: Insomniacs don’t really have trouble sleeping. They can sleep almost anywhere – on the couch, in a waiting room, or in...reactions7comments
The 3 Ps of Insomnia: How 1 Bad Night Turns Into 100If you suffer with chronic insomnia, you may be able to pinpoint when it started. Maybe it began around the time you suddenly found yourself unemployed. Maybe it started while...reactionscomments
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and InsomniaTrouble sleeping can be a passing problem or a chronic condition. People who have experienced significant trauma, such as veterans, often have difficulty sleeping. Insomnia is a sleep disorder where...reactionscomments
How Does Sleep Affect Your Heart Health?Occasionally missing a full night’s sleep happens to everyone. It can be caused by a variety of factors and is relatively harmless. However, experiencing poor sleep over a longer period...reactionscomments
Why Participate in a Clinical TrialMedical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. It is often...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactionscomments
