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Quality Sleep, Sound Mind: The Influence of Sleep Habits on Your Mental Health
You may find yourself scrolling through your phone at night while relaxing in bed or on the couch. Or leaving your TV on to bask in its soothing background noise as you attempt to fall asleep at the end of a long day. It may seem harmless, but did you know this can overstimulate your […]
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Sleep Apnea’s Hidden Toll: Understanding its Role in Anxiety Disorders
If you’ve dealt with sleep apnea in the past, you know it can make you feel anxious at night and groggy during the day. People with sleep apnea stop breathing briefly while sleeping, causing them to wake up frequently throughout the night. Although this condition is a burden, what’s worse is that few people are […]
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The Powerful Brain Chemicals That Boost Your Sleep
You’re not alone if you have been stressed lately and haven’t slept properly. Many people find adequate sleep challenging due to stressors like work, finances, health issues, poor sleeping habits, or other life transitions. According to the American Psychological Association, 43% of adults1 reported that stress has caused them to lie awake at night in […]
Sleep Routine
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The Amazing Power of Sleep for Your Brain Health and Restoration
We’ve all been there: you finally get a free moment, and all you want to do is rest your eyes. But you also feel like sleeping will hinder your productivity, wasting your tiny sliver of precious time. Between demanding jobs, upskilling, family duties, and a society that emphasizes the importance of always working, it’s no […]
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8 Surprising Sleep Health Benefits That Will Make You Want to Sleep
With many options for entertainment, sometimes sleeping is the last thing you want to do. Or you might have so many tasks on your to-do list that the only option is to edge further past your bedtime to check these off. Frankly, sometimes sleep is the last thing on our minds when busy. The CDC […]
Expert Opinion
Sleep Disorders
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SleepBeyond Snoring: Sleep Apnea’s Surprising Impact on Your Mental Wellness
Sleep apnea causes you to stop breathing for brief periods while you sleep. Experts estimate that sleep apnea affects about 5% to 10% of the population,1 but many people may have it without knowing. You may not realize that sleep apnea and mental health are closely tied together. Sleep apnea causes you to lose out […]
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SleepSnooze you (don’t) lose: Pros & Cons of various sleep aids
Our modern culture is laden with tired people. Wearing productivity and busyness like a badge of honor, you would think sleeping less is a contest. Approximately 1 in 4 American adults report having significant sleep disturbance 15 of 30 days per month. Think of that—HALF of their days are spent with sleep deprivation (defined as […]
