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Sleep and Overall Health

Insomnia

Can a Weighted Blanket Help My Insomnia?

By Jon Spayde

If anxiety is at the root of your insomnia, says our expert, a weighted blanket may help.

hops plant

Can Hops Help Ease Insomnia?

By Henry Emmons, MD

This plant can ease anxiety and insomnia — especially sleeplessness related to nervous tension.

11 Natural Remedies for Insomnia, Anxiety, Brain Fog, and Fatigue

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC 

Occasional stressors like sleeplessness or fatigue can make it tempting to reach for over-the-counter drugs, but some mental health experts recommend trying nutritional supplements and remedies first.

Circadian Rhythms 

a woman stretches as she gets out of bed

11 Tips to Optimize Your Circadian Rhythm

By Henry Emmons, MD

Seeking better sleep? Try these morning and evening routines to get in sync.

What Your Sleep–Wake Cycle Is Trying to Tell You

By Michael Dregni

Do you wake up between 1 and 3 a.m.? Your liver may need a detox, according to a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept called the organ clock.

Improving Habits & Routines for Better Sleep

How Walking Improves Sleep

By Molly Tynjala

A short daily walk may improve your slumber, according to a recent study.

How Screen Time Messes With Your Sleep: Q&A With Tiffany Lester, MD

By Michael Dregni

The medical director of Parsley Health shares her tips on developing a healthy relationship with digital devices — and reclaiming your sleep.

Nutrition

Which Nutrients and Supplements Can Help Me Sleep?

By Mo Perry

A host of supplements — think melatonin, magnesium, and more — can help you drift off and sleep more soundly. And they’re typically safer than pharmaceuticals.

The Food-Sleep Connection

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

When it comes to metabolic health, sleep plays an unexpectedly powerful role. At the same time, our food choices also have a big impact on how we sleep — or don’t.

Misc.

Why Do I Feel Depressed and Fatigued When I Sleep Late?

By Jon Spayde

It all depends on which stage of sleep you wake up in, says a sleep expert.

Better Sleep, Better Marriage?

By Heidi Wachter

How much you sleep could influence marital arguments, a recent study says.

Why Do People Snore?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Chronic snoring could be a sign that you have sleep apnea, need to lose weight, or more. Here are some possible causes — and what you can do.

Are You Drunk — or Just Sleep Deprived?

By Laine Bergeson Becco, FMCHC

Research shows that losing sleep slows your response speeds as much as if you’d had a couple cocktails.

Sleep Yourself Well

By Henry Emmons, MD

Why sleep is vital to your mental health.

How Does Your Sleep Schedule Affect Your Emotions?

By Alexandra Smith, MA, LPCC 

Researchers found that subjects who went to sleep and got up earlier reported better moods.

Podcasts

5-Minute Meditation to Prepare for Sleep

By Molly Kopischke

Let go of the day and invite in relaxation with this guided meditation.

Sleeping During Stressful Times

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