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How Valerian Can Help You Sleep

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on February 17, 2021

Valerian is a natural sedative that increases calming chemicals in the brain and reduces anxiety, which can help improve sleep.

Valerian is a natural sedative that increases calming chemicals in the brain and reduces anxiety, which can help improve sleep.

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Is Your Sleep Apnea Disrupting Your Sex Life?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on February 10, 2021

There is nothing that feels sexy about living with untreated sleep apnea—from the snoring and exhaustion to the mood swings and lack of focus.

There is nothing that feels sexy about living with untreated sleep apnea—from the snoring and exhaustion to the mood swings and lack of focus.

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Is Your Partner Ruining Your Sleep?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on January 31, 2021

Could your partner be hindering your ability to get a good night's sleep? Here are 3 possible ways they could be and a few ways to combat them.

Could your partner be hindering your ability to get a good night's sleep? Here are 3 possible ways they could be and a few ways to combat them.

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Are You Twitching at Night? Here's Why

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on January 21, 2021

Today I’ll be peeling back the secrecy around twitching while sleeping by telling you the underlying common causes, and what to do to sleep better and more soundly at night.

Today I’ll be peeling back the secrecy around twitching while sleeping by telling you the underlying common causes, and what to do to sleep better and more soundly at night.

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Eating Healthy and Sleeping Well

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on December 21, 2020

Our food choices affect sleep quality and sleep amounts. And the quality and duration of our nightly rest has a big impact on eating habits.

Our food choices affect sleep quality and sleep amounts. And the quality and duration of our nightly rest has a big impact on eating habits.

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What Sleep Supplements Are Best?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on December 15, 2020

Think you know the best sleep aids? You might be wrong. These are the best natural, short-term sleep aids for restless nights.

Think you know the best sleep aids? You might be wrong. These are the best natural, short-term sleep aids for restless nights.

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How Does Sleep Compare to Makeup?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on November 24, 2020

Let’s take a look at how sleep compares to makeup at counteracting some of the most common complaints about the appearance of aging.

Let’s take a look at how sleep compares to makeup at counteracting some of the most common complaints about the appearance of aging.

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Does Sleep Help You Look Younger?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on November 22, 2020

A good night of sleep is the ultimate pampering for your skin, your hair, your nails. Great sleep is like getting the full works at the spa.

A good night of sleep is the ultimate pampering for your skin, your hair, your nails. Great sleep is like getting the full works at the spa.

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Sleep and Your Psychological Health During a Pandemic

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on October 29, 2020

More than half a year into the coronavirus pandemic, how are you sleeping? Are you up at night worrying about work, finances, family schedules, all of the above?

More than half a year into the coronavirus pandemic, how are you sleeping? Are you up at night worrying about work, finances, family schedules, all of the above?

Menopause
Your Sleep Problems and Menopause Could Be Connected

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on October 22, 2020

From broken sleep cycles to night sweats and even excessive sleep, if you or someone you know is going through menopause, you know how uncomfortable symptoms can lead to problems.

From broken sleep cycles to night sweats and even excessive sleep, if you or someone you know is going through menopause, you know how uncomfortable symptoms can lead to problems.