Brian Thomas, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, was accused of killing his wife of nearly 40 years. He'd strangled her during a nightmare about fighting off an intruder.

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According to a recent study, caffeine interferes with sleep and this effect worsens with age. For shift workers, who need to sleep during the day, caffeine can really antagonize sleep.

Now this is pretty cool. New research just came out showing that we can hear sounds during deep sleep, and that those sounds can influence how we cons...

The more we know about a young person's developing sleep habits, the better we can support optimal habits for a lifetime of good nights.

It's not easy finding the ideal gift for a person, especially if you're looking to watch your wallet. Luckily, in my world of sleep medicine, there's a lot to be said for giving the gift of a good night's sleep.

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