Sleep Hygiene

Sleepless From the Stock Market

Matthew Edlund, M.D. | Posted 11.06.2011

Read More: National Cathedral, Bill Gross, Gold, Government Bonds, Marc Faber, Denial, Investing, Unemployment, John Maynard Keynes, Sleep Hygiene, Hedge Funds, John Templeton, Insomnia, Stock Market, Lazy Man Portfolio, Hiding, S&P, Sleep Ritual, Sleep, Business News
Matthew Edlund, M.D.

Security and comfort are difficult to find these days, and the stock market often moves "contrary to fact."

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The Sleep Diet?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.30.2011

Read More: Women and Sleep, Sleep and Culture, Men and Sleep, Caffeine, Couples and Sleep, Weight, Diet, Fatigue, Students and Sleep, Sleep Research, Children and Sleep, Napping, Sleep and Heart Health, Bedroom and Sleep Environment, Sleep Hygiene, Health, How Much Sleep?, Exercise and Sleep, Parents and Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep, Health Action Now!, Sleep Diet, Health Care, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

New findings provide more evidence to support the weight-control benefits of a full six to eight hours of nightly sleep.

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Surprising Sleep Stealers

Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D. | Posted 09.20.2011

Read More: Sleep Tips, Sleepless Nights, Healthy Living Sleep, Sleep Hygiene, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sleep Advice, How to Sleep Better, Insomnia, Restless Legs, Trouble Sleeping, Restless Leg Syndrome Remedies, Sleeping Well, Sleep Disorders, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D.

We know the principles of good sleep hygiene, like not drinking too much caffeine during the day, not exercising late at night and not reading or watching TV in bed if you have trouble sleeping. But that alone may not solve your problem.

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The Everyday Activity That's Robbing Children Of Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 10.05.2011

Read More: Games, Web/Tech, Film, Music, Weight, Disordered Sleep, Fatigue, Children and Sleep, Students and Sleep, Sleep Research, Nightmares and Night Terrors, Sound, Television, Gadgets, Sleep and Heart Health, Bedroom and Sleep Environment, Sleep Hygiene, Behavior, Health, Parents and Sleep, Anxiety and Stress, Sleep Deprivation, Relaxation Techniques, Sleep, Parents-Childrens-Healthy-Lifestyle, Healthy-Kids, Healthy Kids, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

There's a lot of evidence that suggests media exposure can be detrimental to children and the quality of their sleep. This study provides some important details about how when, what, where and who is watching matters.

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Marriage Problems for Parents, Sleep Problems for Baby

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.06.2011

Read More: Women and Sleep, Napping, Bedroom and Sleep Environment, Sleep Hygiene, Men and Sleep, Health, Behavior, Couples and Sleep, Parents and Sleep, Anxiety and Stress, Mood, Disordered Sleep, Fatigue, Sleep Research, Children and Sleep, New Parents Sleep, Infant Sleeping Problems, Infant Sleep, Women Sleep, Baby Health, Love & Sex, Women News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Here's some sobering, if unsurprising, news: A recent study indicates that strength of your marriage can have an effect on your baby's sleep. Research...

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Sleep More, Eat Less, Lose Weight

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 08.08.2011

Read More: Women and Sleep, Sleep Hygiene, Men and Sleep, Health, Behavior, Couples and Sleep, How Much Sleep?, Exercise and Sleep, Weight, Diet, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Research, Healthy Living Body, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Most of these fad diet plans are ineffective (and some of them seem downright dangerous), and they all overlook one important aspect that can affect what and how much we eat: sleep.

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How Working The Night Shift Can Affect Your Health

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 07.31.2011

Read More: Circadian Rhythms, Women and Sleep, Napping, Healthy Living Body, Shift Work, Sleep Hygiene, Health, Men and Sleep, Night Shift Health, How Much Sleep?, Travel, Anxiety and Stress, Fatigue, Disordered Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Many sleep problems can be attributed to an internal clock that has become out of sync. Sometimes your body's clock just doesn't quite match up with society's 24-hour clock.

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How To Become A Morning Person

Tracey Marks, M.D. | Posted 07.20.2011

Read More: Sleep Tips, Healthy Living, Becoming a Morning Person, Morning Person, Sleep Hygiene, Morning Person Tips, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Tracey Marks, M.D.

You can train your body to snap to attention and be ready to rock-and-roll first thing in the morning. This objective is attainable for most everyone.

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Is Technology Stealing Your Sleep?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Environment, Technology Use and Sleep, Sleep Technology, Technology Sleep, Technology Circadian Rhythms, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

How often do you use a smartphone or computer right before bed or even in bed? Do you think it may be impacting your quality of sleep or your ability to fall asleep?

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Get Out Of Bed For Better Sleep?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Circadian Rhythms, Ask the Sleep Doctor, Television, Sleep Hygiene, Light, Health, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), Insomnia, Exercise and Sleep, Anxiety and Stress, Diet, Disordered Sleep, Fatigue, Sleep Research, Sleep Disorders, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

A new study suggests that being in the bed itself might be contributing to your sleeplessness. In fact, the researchers found that one of the best things an insomniac can do is get out of bed.

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The Truth About Melatonin

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Sleep Hygiene, Shift Work, Caffeine, Insomnia, Melatonin, Disordered Sleep, Fatigue, Students and Sleep, Sleep Research, Better Sleep, Sleep Hormone, Sleep, Insomnia Melatonin, Sleep Regulating Hormone, Melatonin Sleep, Sleep Melatonin, Sleep Aid, Melatonin Insomnia, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Melatonin is a sleep and body clock regulator, not a sleep initiator.

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Get Fido His Own Bed

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Bedroom and Sleep Environment, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep and Pets, Sleep, Sleep Health, Zoonoses Diseases, Pets, Health, Share Bed With Pets, Animals, Zoonoses, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Creating a comfortable and ideal sleep environment is important for anyone trying to get a good night's sleep. If you share your bed with your pet, however, you may want to reconsider.

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Want To Look Better? Get Your Beauty Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Sleep Hygiene, Caffeine, How Much Sleep?, Parents and Sleep, Anxiety and Stress, Mood, Beauty Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Research, Children and Sleep, Sleep, Better Beauty Sleep, Better Sleep, Get Better Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Better quantity and quality sleep is an attractive feature, in everyone. A new study showed that when given a choice, people thought individuals with more sleep looked attractive!

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Regular Daily Routines Enhance Sleep Experience

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Insomnia, Elderly, Sleep Routine, Sleep Hygiene, Seniors, Sleep Disorders, Sleep, Routine, Sleep Tips, Habit, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

We all know what it's like when our bodies fall out of synch with our normal routine. We can feel "off" and overly alert.

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Feeling Fat? Forget Your Diet, Check This Out

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Sleeplessness, Sleep Hygiene, Health, Weight Gain, Weight, Diet, Obesity, Minorities, Sleep, Sleep Tips, Sleep Advice, Weight Loss, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

What if you could take control of your waistline just by logging a few more minutes (and for some, hours) of restful sleep a night? Something to think about.

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The British Are Sleepless, Too

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: English, Sleeplessness, Apnea, Sleep Hygiene, Insomnia, British, Sleep Deprivation, Snoring, Sleep, Britons, British Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Americans aren't the only ones complaining of poor sleep, no sleep, and abysmal bed partners. News just hit that the majority of British are losing ground on the war against insomnia, too.

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Sleep Tips: CBT Good For Sleep and Pain

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Pain, Stress, Cbt, Sleeplessness, Sleep Hygiene, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Anxiety, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

A study indicates that CBT can help patients who already are taking medications for pain and might be reluctant or unable to take additional drugs to treat their sleep problems.

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Forget The Sheep: Try This Instead

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Stress, Guided Meditation, Sleep Hygiene, Insomnia, Guided Imagery, Anxiety, Sleep, Relaxation, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

I've never been a big advocate of the counting-sheep ploy. But I do know that guided imagery and mind games can be very effective

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Sleep Hygiene 101: How To Ensure A Better Night's Rest

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Arianna Huffington Sleep, Sleeplessness, Sleep, Sleep Disorders, Sleeping Better, Sleep Challenge 2010, Dr. Michael Breus, How to Sleep Better, Sleeping Well, Insomnia, Cindi Leive Sleep, Sleeping, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Challenge, Dr. Michael J. Breus, Sleep Hygiene, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Sleep is actually a combination of 2 systems, your sleep drive (like hunger) and a biological clock that tells you when to sleep. When both are working well together, you sleep best.

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Attention Parents With an Autistic Child: Is a Sleep Clinic in Order?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.30.2009

Read More: Autism, Children, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Nothing could be more challenging, exhausting and rewarding than raising an autistic child. One of the most commonly experienced problems, however, is trouble sleeping.

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Moms: A New School Year Can Spell Sleep Relief (or Not)

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Moms, Sleep Hygiene, Disordered Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, Mothers, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Men and women do share more household responsibilities now more than ever, but it's still the women who carry the heaviest load of caretaking, basically acting as CEO of a family.

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Off to College, Probably Not Off to Sleep -- Part 2

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: College Students, Dorm Rooms, Bedroom Makeovers, Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Tips, Health, University Students, Dorm Room Makeovers, Sleep, Studying, Partying, College Life, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

I don't know any college student who isn't sleep deprived and living on caffeine.

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Off to College, Probably Not Off to Sleep: Part 1

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: University, Stress, Napping, Sleep Hygiene, College, Insomnia, Naps, Disordered Sleep, Students, Sleep Deprivation, Anxiety, Sleep, College Life, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

For both newbies and soon-to-be graduates alike, the one thing that seems to get the best of them every single year is sleep. Translation: serious deprivation.

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Sleepless in the White House

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: White House, Napping, Sleep Hygiene, Health, Obama, Fatigue, Sleep Deprivation, Naps, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

How long do you think you would last if your alarm rang at 4 a.m. every morning, your days lasted 18 hours, seven days a week and you were expected to be on-call 24 hours?

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Why Can't Women Sleep? Part I: Building Better Sleep Basics

Sharon Glassman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Women, Chiropractic, Women's Health, Humor, Personal Health, Sex, Insomnia, Sleep-Hygiene, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, Sleep, Home News
Sharon Glassman

If you are a woman who has trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep, you're in wondrous - and populous - company. According to the National Sleep...

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