You’ve had a crazy day, and tomorrow will be no different. You might pour a glass of wine or reach for a beer to calm down before bedtime. Maybe a shot of whiskey. But hold on. Researchers have examined this pattern, and a review of 27 studies shows that alcohol won’t improve your chances for […]
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Being told that you have psychophysiological insomnia can seem intimidating. After all, the word “psychophysiological” alone is daunting! Regardless of the type of insomnia you have been diagnosed with, your treatment options do not have to be complicated. Exercise and behavioral therapy can help improve just about any form of insomnia. Despite its lengthy name,
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Sleep deprivation has many negative consequences. Think about all those sleepy mornings and mid-afternoon urges to nap after lunch. You may even notice that you feel more irritable when you don’t sleep well. One of the most frustrating side effects when you’re trying to stay healthy, is lack of sleep weight gain. Research shows that
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Insomnia is a broad term that refers to many different symptoms. If you have been diagnosed with insomnia, then you likely have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Newer research states that sleep loss must also cause daytime impairment for a diagnosis to be made. For example, insomnia may cause you to feel less alert
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High blood pressure is a condition that affects the heart. What does it have to do with your sleep? Research shows that lack of sleep may cause high blood pressure in some people. At first glance, the connection between the two seems unlikely. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that sleep affects
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