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SLEEP CARE
Why Is Sleep Important?
Why is sleep important? Why do we sleep? What are the benefits of sleep? Lack of sleep contributes to obesity, heart disease, traffic accidents, and more.
Does Poor Sleep Cause Dementia?
Poor sleep increases your risk of dementia. Here’s why, and how you can improve your sleep hygiene and maintain your brain health.
How to Sleep Better
How to Sleep Better Good sleep hygiene, good sleep habits for your body, and a good sleep environment can affect how easily and deeply you sleep. Here’s how to sleep better.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is associated with snoring. It has less obvious but important symptoms, too. And, left untreated, sleep apnea can have serious health consequences.
Sleep Deprivation Symptoms
Some sleep deprivation symptoms, like daytime drowsiness, are obvious. Others are surprising and can mean skimping on sleep is putting your health at risk.
Do You Need a Mouth Guard for Teeth Grinding?
If you’re grinding your teeth in your sleep, see whether you have sleep apnea or another dental issue before you invest in a mouth guard.
What Is Insomnia?
When you can’t sleep at night, you might wonder if your problem qualifies as insomnia. What is insomnia, really?
Guided Meditation for Sleep
Having trouble falling and staying asleep? Using guided meditation for sleep has many benefits — relaxation, de-stressing, and sound sleep.
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Insomnia
Unlike medication, cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia requires time and self-discipline. But you’re more likely to get a lasting effect. Learn more.
You May Have Sleep Apnea if You’re Depressed
A CPAP machine can lift your mood.
How to Relax Before Bed
With some experimentation, you’ll discover how to relax before bed. Try deep breathing, baths, meditation, TV re-runs, lavender, and tea.
What Are the Major Sleep Disorders?
When you wake up tired, you might wonder if you need medical help. Do you have a sleep disorder? Exactly what are the major sleep disorders? Learn more.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
The brief muscle twitches and jerking movements of periodic limb movement disorder in your legs can last between a few minutes to several hours. Learn more.
What Is Sleep Paralysis?
It can be very scary when you wake up and can't move, and the medical term can frighten you more. What is sleep paralysis? Learn more here.