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Why Insomnia Is Worse in Winter

Winters can be long, cold, and inconvenient. Animals like to hide from the season by hibernating or staying below ground. People, on the other hand, feel more restless. It can be hard to figure out why insomnia is worse in winter for a lot of folks. Here’s what your insomnia … Read more

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How Do Blankets Affect Your Sleep?

How do blankets affect your sleep? On a cold winter’s night, there is no better feeling than climbing into bed and wrapping yourself up in cozy blankets. Blankets are a source of comfort for many people, but they also serve an important biological function by helping us to maintain our … Read more

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Is My Medication Causing Insomnia?

There are few things more frustrating than lying down in bed after a long day to find that you simply can’t sleep. You mentally run through your day, trying to find a cause. Did you drink coffee too late in the day? Were you on your cellphone in the hour … Read more

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Foods that Prevent Sleep

It is recommended that adults get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Depending on your career, schedule, and family life, this may be highly difficult. However, no matter how many hours of sleep you get, it should be quality sleep. While it’s well known that preparing … Read more

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Does a Nightcap Help You Sleep?

Thinking back to the olden days before the invention of television and sleeping pills, it is interesting to wonder how people dealt with their inability to sleep at night. This is a struggle that some humans have been dealing with since the beginning of civilization, and this condition known as … Read more

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What Are the Long-Term Effects of Insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or cause you to wake up early and not be able to go back to sleep. This can cause issues throughout the day as your energy levels are likely lower, and your ability to focus has diminished. … Read more

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The Hidden Costs of a Lack of Sleep

The boundaries between work and home continue to blur. One result is the lack of sleep. Writing meeting plans at midnight and checking emails at 7 am can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Light from electronics close to bedtime can disturb the circadian rhythm. Then there’s the constant stimulation, … Read more

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Women Plagued With Hidden Sleep Problems

A lack of sleep causes many health problems. It can destroy efficiency at work, cause stress and anxiety, and influence your overall mood. However, did you know that there are certain sleep problems that impact women specifically? As your expert sleep doctor, Dr. Shukla wants to make sure that you … Read more

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Working Out Before Bed: Healthy or a Nightmare?

There’s nothing like getting a good workout to expend the rest of the day’s energy before a night of restful sleep. It can help to tire you out, making you feel like you’re completely ready for rest. Many adults like to engage in exercise before going to sleep. But…is this … Read more

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