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How Modern City Life Affects Sleep

Living in the city is exciting and a great opportunity for those seeking more hustle and bustle than rural life or the suburbs. The population is diverse, the career opportunities are vast, and the culture is alive in New York City. One of the few drawbacks of the city is … Read more

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What Are the Different Types of Insomnia?

If you can’t sleep at night, you know how exhausting it is to be constantly tired. You can’t get any sleep. Therefore you don’t have enough energy throughout your day to accomplish everything you truly want to get done. Obtaining a diagnosis is critical to your long-term (and short-term) health. … Read more

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What is the Best Sleeping Temperature?

  Getting a good night’s rest is vital for your overall physical health and mental well-being. Researchers suggest that it is just as important as eating right and exercising. Benefits include improved concentration, productivity, and immune function. However, people who do not get the best sleep are at a higher … Read more

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Can Red Light Help You Sleep at Night?

At this point, we all know that exposure to blue light can interfere with our sleeping patterns. We use blue light filters on our phones and wear blue light glasses while working on the computer. However, the average person doesn’t really think about how other wavelengths of light affect their … Read more

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Top Allergies that Affect Sleep

There are many illnesses and seasonal conditions that can make us feel less healthy than we would like. In some cases, allergies that affect sleep become a major problem. And when sleep is interrupted, a new slew of health problems are sure to follow. Our experts at Sleep MD NYC … Read more

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Is Sleeping with the Heat on Bad for You?

During these long winter nights, it is all too tempting to sleep with the heat on. Who doesn’t want to be cozy when it’s cold outside? However, recent studies show that your decision to sleep with the heat on might not be in your best interest. In fact, it could … Read more

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The Science of Cuddling

Human touch is a powerful mechanism for human connection. It can be romantic between partners, loving between a parent and a child, or even respectful in business through a handshake. While there are many instances where personal space is required, human touch can make a real impact on people. This is because touch releases certain hormones in our body that help us feel good. Cuddling is a very powerful act that has major benefits. These benefits are not only anecdotal but are backed by science. Below you will find some of the proven benefits of cuddling.

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How to Get Used to Sleeping at a New Home

Moving into a new home is such an exciting time! While packing and unpacking may be a drag, there’s nothing like a fresh start in a new space. Feeling comfortable in your new home may take some time, but you should feel fully settled within a month after unpacking and … Read more

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How to Sleep with a Cold

This time of year, people tend to get sick. Many airborne viruses love to make their way through the season, infecting everyone with a nasty cold. If you are one of those people affected by the cold season, you may be wondering how to sleep with a cold. Colds are … Read more

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