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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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Scariest Movies to Avoid Before You Go to Bed

Autumn has finally arrived, and with the changing of the leaves comes Halloween season! Whether you enjoy a calm night in, a trick-or-treating journey, or attending a Halloween party, it’s hard to avoid the plethora of Halloween themed movies that are constantly playing this time of year. However, you may … Read more

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What are the Different Types of Insomnia

Most people will spend a few nights a year having truly troubled sleep, but there are many who live with a sleeping disorder known as insomnia. Insomnia is a sleeping diagnosis that renders the patient unable to sleep as easily as others. This condition is a common one in our … Read more

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Facts You May Not Know About Insomnia

Insomnia is defined as habitual sleeplessness or the inability to sleep. And for those who suffer from it, it can cause other serious health issues. According to the National Sleep Foundation, insomnia can be caused by psychiatric as well as medical conditions, biological factors, certain medications or simply unhealthy sleep … Read more

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