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What Do You Do When You Can’t Fall Asleep? Our Expert Rates Staffers' Routines

The Huffington Post | Laura Schocker | Posted 11.16.2011

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Each week, more than half of Americans spend a few nights struggling to fall asleep, according to the National Sleep Foundation. And as we all know by...

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An Easy Trick For Better Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Your bedroom is more than just the room that happens to house your bed -- it is your personal environment for sleeping.

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Why Sleep Is More Important Than Food

Tony Schwartz | Posted 11.17.2011

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Tony Schwartz

We continue to live by a remarkably durable myth: Sleeping one hour less will give us one more hour of productivity.

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The Link Between Lack of Sleep And Overeating

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

It's not news to scientists who've found that people who sleep fewer than the hours their bodies need have a stronger craving for fatty foods and snacks.

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Acupressure Can Improve Insomnia

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

The "Shimien" is famous for its relationship with relieving insomnia (some may call it the "insomnia" point). This acupressure point is located on the bottom of your foot.

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Late to Bed, Early to Rise? Think Again!

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

If you're among the millions who get up before dawn or worse, then chances are you don't get to bed early enough to make up the difference in sleep time.

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Back To School (And Back To Sleep)

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Here are a few tip and tricks I have used with my patients over the years to make the transition from summer to school a bit smoother.

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For Teens, Too Little Sleep Can Equal Too Many Snacks

cnn.com | Posted 11.17.2011

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Teens who average fewer than eight hours of sleep on weeknights tend to eat more fatty foods and high-calorie snacks than their better-rested peers, a...

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Sleep Disorder Linked to Risk of Dementia

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Anyone who has a family member with dementia knows how heartbreaking these illnesses are. It's often anyone's guess as to what ultimately causes dementia in a given person. What about sleep habits?

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The Boys of Summer: Sleeping, Pitching and Winning

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Your favorite MLB team is pitching. Who do you want on the mound? A recent research study would indicate that you should take his sleep habits into account before answering!

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Better Sleep Through Meditation: 4 Techniques To Try Tonight

Health.com | Posted 11.17.2011

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Anyone who's ever experienced a fitful night of sleep knows that "just relax" is easier said than done. But do-it-yourself meditation practices ma...

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Our Brains Make Us Light Or Heavy Sleepers

TIME | Posted 11.17.2011

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It turns out that some people's brains are better than others' at blocking the constant incoming flow of environmental stimuli during sleep....

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Insomniacs: Rock Yourself to Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

There's something magical about the rocking motion that puts a baby to sleep. So why couldn't the same or a similar technique help an adult insomniac?

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How Many Hours of Sleep Should You Get?

LIVESTRONG.COM | Posted 11.17.2011

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The number of hours of sleep you need depends on your age and can also vary from person to person, even within a particular age group.

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Short Sleep and Fast Food

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

It turns out that all three are associated with one another: being overweight, being a "short" sleeper and being in the habit of eating out and enjoying fatty foods.

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Simple Tips For Better Sleep (VIDEO)

Better.TV | Posted 11.17.2011

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There is nothing more frustrating than tossing and turning all night. Here are some things you can do around the bedroom to make sure you have a haven...

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