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Can Sleep Become an Addiction?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on April 27, 2022

Have you ever had a morning when you just didn’t want to get out of bed? Maybe you did stay in bed. But it's not likely because you'd become addicted to rest.

Have you ever had a morning when you just didn’t want to get out of bed? Maybe you did stay in bed. But it's not likely because you'd become addicted to rest.

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Why Heart Rate Variability Matters for Sleep

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on April 8, 2022

Heart rate variability—HRV for short—is a measurement of variation in time between heartbeats. Here's how it impacts sleep.

Heart rate variability—HRV for short—is a measurement of variation in time between heartbeats. Here's how it impacts sleep.

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Can Mouth Taping Help with Sleep?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on March 30, 2022

Do you breathe through your mouth at night? It may not always be easy to tell, unless you’re experiencing some of these symptoms.

Do you breathe through your mouth at night? It may not always be easy to tell, unless you’re experiencing some of these symptoms.

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How Food Can Help Your Sleep

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on March 10, 2022

The foods you eat during the day can impact how well you sleep each night.

The foods you eat during the day can impact how well you sleep each night.

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Lift Up Your Eating Energy With Intermittent Fasting

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on March 1, 2022

Here is how to support your own energy through intermittent fasting and small life changes.

Here is how to support your own energy through intermittent fasting and small life changes.

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How Sleep Can Protect Your Energy

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on February 25, 2022

Today, let's focus on what we can control. Here are some simple, effective steps that can protect our sleep and maintain our physical and emotional energy.

Today, let's focus on what we can control. Here are some simple, effective steps that can protect our sleep and maintain our physical and emotional energy.

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What Is the Best Posture for Sleep?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on January 19, 2022

Are you a back sleeper, a stomach sleeper, or a side sleeper? Your sleep position is an important part of a good night’s rest.

Are you a back sleeper, a stomach sleeper, or a side sleeper? Your sleep position is an important part of a good night’s rest.

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How to Power Through the Afternoon Slump

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on January 3, 2022

When faced with midday fatigue, many people’s first instinct is to reach for an extra cup of coffee or tea. But there are other, more effective ways to get through the afternoon slump.

When faced with midday fatigue, many people’s first instinct is to reach for an extra cup of coffee or tea. But there are other, more effective ways to get through the afternoon slump.

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How to Get Through the Afternoon Without Caffeine

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on December 23, 2021

Do you tend to get tired in the middle of the day?

Do you tend to get tired in the middle of the day?

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How to Stay Energized Into the New Year

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on December 23, 2021

This time of year presents a challenge for sticking to the balanced eating routines that support healthy sleep and optimize our energy and vitality.

This time of year presents a challenge for sticking to the balanced eating routines that support healthy sleep and optimize our energy and vitality.

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Sleeping Great and Staying Energized This Holiday Season

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on December 14, 2021

If you’re staying home for the holidays, the single best thing you can do for your rest is to maintain your regular sleep routine—both bedtimes and wake times—every day.

If you’re staying home for the holidays, the single best thing you can do for your rest is to maintain your regular sleep routine—both bedtimes and wake times—every day.

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How to Get Great Sleep During Daylight Savings Time

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on November 8, 2021

Whether you are preparing to lose an hour as you transition into daylight savings time or gain one as you return to standard time, the time shift can be disorienting.

Whether you are preparing to lose an hour as you transition into daylight savings time or gain one as you return to standard time, the time shift can be disorienting.

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Why Do We Have Daylight Savings Time?

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on November 3, 2021

When you think about daylight savings time, do you immediately think about getting more sleep or less? But there is more to it than that.

When you think about daylight savings time, do you immediately think about getting more sleep or less? But there is more to it than that.

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4 Ways to Get Deeper Rest (Even If You’re a Light Sleeper)

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on October 11, 2021

Do you wake up to every little noise at night, or do you have a hard time falling asleep if your environment isn’t perfect?

Do you wake up to every little noise at night, or do you have a hard time falling asleep if your environment isn’t perfect?

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Too Overwhelmed to Sleep? Try These Tips for Resilience

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on September 30, 2021

Resilience can help protect you against things that go wrong in life. Here is how to find resilience in your sleep.

Resilience can help protect you against things that go wrong in life. Here is how to find resilience in your sleep.

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6 Tips for Sharing a Bed and Still Sleeping Well

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on September 24, 2021

How to get great sleep with a bed partner.

How to get great sleep with a bed partner.

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How Alcohol Can Interfere With Exercise and Sleep

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on September 14, 2021

Are you revamping an exercise routine after our long, crazy year? Regardless of where you are in your exercise journey, here's some important new information.

Are you revamping an exercise routine after our long, crazy year? Regardless of where you are in your exercise journey, here's some important new information.

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The Connection Between Morality and Sleep

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on September 9, 2021

Sleep affects so many areas of life. But how can it impact morality?

Sleep affects so many areas of life. But how can it impact morality?

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5 Signs That You Need More Sleep

Michael J. Breus Ph.D. on September 3, 2021

There’s more to being sleep-deprived than feeling tired during the day.

There’s more to being sleep-deprived than feeling tired during the day.

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Here’s How to Deal with Shift Work Sleep Disorder

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

As with any sleep disturbance, positive lifestyle changes can go a long way in making sure you get the sleep you deserve when your schedule allows it.

As with any sleep disturbance, positive lifestyle changes can go a long way in making sure you get the sleep you deserve when your schedule allows it.