How to Get Great Sleep

What’s more important than a good night’s rest? Plus, night owls, ending insomnia, booze, and more.

The Best Medicine for Older People

By Mario D Garrett Ph.D.

It's as simple as sleep.

Booze, the Brain and Sleep

By John Cline Ph.D.

Alcohol may be used to promote sleep but with pervasive effects and consequences

Sixteen Ways to End Insomnia

By Bill Knaus Ed.D.

Can you sleep soundly and sleep well?

Losing Weight Is Hard for Night Owls

By Adoree Durayappah-Harrison MAPP

Night owls have trouble exercising and are more sedentary.

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Sleep Hygiene for the Rest of Us

By Toni Bernhard J.D.

Typical sleep advice does not always help those with chronic pain and illness.

Wired and Tired: Electronics and Sleep Disturbance in Children

By Victoria L. Dunckley M.D.

Wired & Tired: Electronics and Sleep Disturbance in Children

6 Ways to Get More Sleep

By Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D.

Follow these six steps for a better night's rest.

5 Strategies to Ensure a Great Night's Sleep

By Sherrie Bourg Carter Psy.D.

Great sleep is all about developing great sleep habits.

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Makes Sleep Debt Feel Chronic

By Susan Heitler Ph.D.

Tired a lot during the day? You may have hypersomnia, a debilitating condition.

Secret to a Better Brain, Younger Face and Longer Life

By Ruth C White Ph.D.

Sleep well to get healthier, look younger, think sharper & feel happier.

The Impact of Chronic Co-Sleeping With an Older Child

By Kate Roberts Ph.D.

Co-sleeping with older children impacts everyone's sleep.

12 Tips to Sleeping Like a Baby

By Rita Watson MPH

Even losing an hour or two of sleep can interfere with decision making.

Triggering Sleep-Talking

By Dennis Rosen M.D.

For one woman, migraines seem to set it off.

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Sleeping is the Balm!

By Victoria Maxwell

8 tips to make sleep the balm, not a bomb

Five Ways to Revamp Your Sleep Habits

By Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D.

... and one of them is pretty radical.

In Search of a Good Night's Sleep

By Barbara Schildkrout

Do you have an undiagnosed primary sleep disorder?

Dogs that Go Bark in the Night

By Robert N. Kraft Ph.D.

Confronting your neighbors about barking dogs – for a quieter night of sleep.

Holiday Self-Help : Do Introverts Need More Sleep than Extraverts?

By Stephen A. Diamond Ph.D.

Why some people might need to sleep more than others.

How Do We Put Our Minds to Rest?

By Seth Slater M.F.A.

Dialing down the dimmer switch of consciousness

Will Your Honeymoon Be A Dud?

By J. R. Bruns M.D.

Do we expect too much from the modern honeymoon?

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Why Email Is The Worst Way To Communicate

By Douglas Van Praet

... and 4 ways to make it better.

Sleeping by (and with) your Self

By Dorothy Firman Ed.D. LMHC, BCC

Bless and release the day.