Sleep Newzzz

Information from "The Sleep Doctor" for better sleep and better health

Michael J Breus Ph.D.

Have You Been Having Weird Dreams Lately? Here's Why

Are you dreaming more vividly these days, remembering more of your dreams, or having nightmares that wake you from sleep, or leave you feeling anxious?

How Getting Rest Helps Repair Your Brain

We often talk about how important sleep is when it comes to repairing our bodies, and rightfully so. But it's also critical for the brain.

Could Melatonin Help Protect Against COVID-19?

Melatonin is known for its ability to help you sleep. But recent findings suggest that it may also help guard against illness.

Getting Your Best Sleep While in Quarantine

With millions of Americans suddenly finding themselves either working from home or looking for a new job during this downturn, our lives are very different.

5 Surprising Sources of Insomnia

Having a hard time falling asleep? If so, you’re not the only one. Stress is often a catalyst for insomnia.

Your Answers to Five Common Sleep Questions

Whether it’s handling nightmares or how to approach your teenager about sleeping in, here are a few questions I hear routinely.

The Connection Between Cortisol and Sleep Disorders

One big question is this: does too-high cortisol cause sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, or is high cortisol a result of those sleep disorders?

The Effects of Cortisol on Your Sleep

Cortisol production follows a daily, 24-hour rhythm, lowest overnight and highest first thing in the morning. When it gets disrupted, sleep does too.

Why Getting Regular Sleep Is Even More Important Right Now

With recent health concerns, many people are off their regular sleep routine.

Why Are Americans Always Sleepy?

If you routinely feel run down, don’t worry — you’re far from the only one. The average American adult, according to the NSF’s Sleep in America poll, reported being sleepy several days a week.

The Concerning Truth About Kids and Sleep

Poor sleep is rampant in the United States — and it’s not only impacting adults. It's impacting kids too.

5 Health Issues Connected to Sleeping Poorly

A good night’s sleep goes beyond helping you stay fresh at the office the next day.

How You Can Use Sleep to Fight Back Against Coronavirus

By getting a full night of sleep, we help our bodies fight back against potential threats.

A Few More Things Your Nutritionist Doesn't Know About Sleep

Research shows that getting enough sleep AND sticking to a regular sleep routine together can help you break through a weight-loss plateau.

What Your Nutritionist Doesn't Know About Sleep

Have you committed to a new healthy eating routine? Sleep can help make your healthy dietary choices easier to stick to and more effective.

Here's How to Support Brain Health with Sleep

Sleep plays a key role in memory retention, alertness, and improved creativity, among other benefits. These benefits apply to any age group.

What New Research Says About Melatonin and Sleep

Most people think of melatonin as primarily—or even exclusively—a sleep remedy. Melatonin, of course, is critical for healthy sleep.

10 Ways You Can Help Your Sleep Supplements Work for You

Trying these things may increase the effectiveness of sleep supplements.

Is Your Back Pain Related to Your Sleep?

Your back is tied to every other part of your body, so when you’re dealing with a lingering back injury, it tends to impact everything you do.

One in Five People Sleeps With Their Eyes Open

Here’s how to tell if you do—and why it matters.

Tips for Great Sleep in the New Year

Love it or hate it, it’s that time of year: resolution time, or what I like to call REST-O-LUTION time.

How a Warm Bath Can Help You Sleep Tonight

A warm bath is a good option to help you fall asleep, but you may be surprised by why this works. It's not only for the reasons you think.

11 Things That Can Interfere With Your Sleep

From anxiety to diet, there is a variety of reasons you might struggle to get enough sleep. Knowing what they are can help you find the right solutions.

Sleep Smart With These 9 Tips

The key to good sleep is being consistent and having rituals before bed that help set the tone for a good night of sleep.

Should You Try Intermittent Fasting

Fasting has become extremely popular as a tool for weight loss, anti-aging, and longevity, as well as for its benefits to mental and physical health.

Important Tips for Maintaining Sleep Apnea Treatment

936 million people around the globe have sleep apnea. Are you one of them?

The Science Behind the Ketogenic Diet and Sleep

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all message about how popular diets affect sleep. Here's what you need to know.

How Exactly Keto and Paleo Affect Your Sleep

A lot of today’s go-to diets emphasize protein and fat and minimize carbohydrates. But different eating plans combine these macronutrients in different ways.

The Connection Between Sugar and Your Gut

Both sleep and inflammation are regulated by our circadian biorhythms. When one goes awry, the other is likely to suffer, also.

The Connection Between Sugar and Your Sleep

A low-sugar, high-fiber diet that focuses on whole, unprocessed foods will help keep your gut healthy. It will also help you sleep better.

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