Sleep Newzzz

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

The Complicated Link Between Diabetes and Sleep

Sleep has a powerful connection to metabolism, to hormones that regulate appetite and eating patterns, and to the body’s use of blood sugar and insulin.

4 Ways That Sleep Deprivation Can Harm Your Emotional Health

We all know, through experience, how sleep deprivation puts us on a short fuse: Lack of sleep makes you testy, irritable, and short-tempered.

The Relationship Between ADHD and Sleep

In both adults and children with ADHD, sleep problems are common—often significantly more common than in the general population.

Why You Can’t Think Straight When You’re Sleep Deprived

It’s difficult to identify a cognitive skill that isn’t affected by sleep, and compromised by sleep deprivation.

What Happens Inside Your Body When You Are Sleep-Deprived?

Sleep deprivation can have great effects on the brain and body, whether it’s the occasional night of too-little sleep or the larger, more chronic sleep debt so many people face.

What You Need to Know About Sleep and Alzheimer’s

Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t keep us free from worry about the long-term risks of cognitive decline and dementia.

How Can Binaural Beats Help You Sleep Better?

Binaural beats have been around for a while, but they've recently gotten a lot of attention for their ability to lower stress and improve sleep.

7 Ways Eating Fish Can Help You Sleep Better

Besides being delicious, what do all these fish have in common? They’re great sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

How Jujube Can Improve Your Sleep and Health

When I was growing up, Jujubes were one of my favorite candies to snack on at the movies. I had no idea, then, that the actual jujube plant was so powerfully healthful.

Despite What You May Think... CBD Is Not Weed

I want to jump in and address a topic that seems to be causing some confusion: if you use the supplement CBD, you are not consuming “pot.” Read on to learn why!

Is Magnolia Bark the Missing Link For Your Sleep and Health?

If you’re not yet familiar with magnolia bark, you’re not alone. My patients are often unaware of this potent-with-health-benefits plant supplement.

Menopause and Sleep Concerns? These Supplements Can Help

Last week, I talked about my favorite supplements to improve sleep—and the surprising ways they can also help women in menopause with other symptoms. Read on to learn a few more!

7 Natural Supplements That Can Help With Sleep and Menopause

So many women I talk to want to treat their sleep problems as naturally as possible. I’m on board with that idea!

4 Interesting Things You Didn't Know About HRT

Many women I see in my practice have questions about hormone replacement therapy, or HRT. They wonder about the benefits versus the risks.

8 Ways Menopause Can Affect Your Health and Sleep

If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, you’ve probably given some thought to how perimenopause and menopause might affect your health. Today we discuss the connection.

4 Awesome Mind-Body Therapies For Menopause And Sleep

The women I talk with and treat as patients want to understand how menopause may affect their sleep and their health. This article will help you maneuver this experience.

7 Surprising Connections Between Sleep and Menopause

Feeling uncomfortable and not like yourself? Sleep problems and other symptoms might be involved.

Menopause and Your Sleep Cycle

With jam-packed schedules and often a lot of stress, sleep issues for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s would be likely even without a major biological change.

9 Different Types of Naps and Their Advantages

To get all the potential benefits—and avoid the pitfalls—naps need to be used correctly.

9 Interesting Ways Napping Can Make Your Life Better

Is napping good for sleep, or bad? When is the best time to nap? Should you be worried—or feel guilty—if you're tempted to take a nap?

What Causes Sleep Violence?

Over the years, I’ve treated a number of patients with violent and dangerous parasomnias. In all of these cases, the stakes are high.

The Surprising Truth About Sleep Forensics

Sleep forensics is the use of sleep medicine, science, and expertise in the investigation of violent, strange, and irrational behavior related to sleep—and crimes.

6 Common Myths That May Be Hurting Your Sleep

Sleep myths can hinder your ability to get your best, most restorative sleep. Steer clear of them, and you’ll be on the path to better sleep.

The Science Behind Hacking Your Sleep Schedule

Everybody is busy these days, looking to squeeze as much time as they can out of the day. Can you learn how to bio-hack your sleep and take advantage of every minute?

What You Need to Know About Magnesium and Your Sleep

The sleep-promoting, stress-reducing, disease-protecting power of this essential mineral!

Magnesium – How it Affects Your Sleep

Often times I have patients who have questions surrounding nutritional supplements, vitamins and minerals. Recently I had someone ask me about magnesium for sleep.