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We summarize the latest sleep research to help you overcome sleep difficulties — helpful for improving sleep troubles and mild cases of insomnia.
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Blue Light and Insomnia: Is It a Myth? (Do Glasses Work?)
The research we've looked at clearly shows that blue light increases alertness and decreases melatonin production, leading to longer times to fall asleep and shorter overall sleep time.
July 21st, 2021
What Do Doctors Prescribe For Insomnia: Treatment Options
Doctors typically prescribe a custom treatment plan that focuses on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). In addition, they can prescribe certain types of sleep medication for short term relief.
July 21st, 2021
What Sleeping Aids Are Actually Effective? (Science-Based Review)
Many supplement manufacturers claim ingredients like melatonin, valerian root, 5-HTP, etc. are effective at improving sleep. This is a detailed look at the research behind each of them to see what actually works.
July 21st, 2021
Early Morning Awakening Insomnia: Causes and Treatment Option
Research shows that early morning awakening insomnia has 4 main causes. Learn more about what they are, and possible treatment methods in this post.
July 21st, 2021
What Stage of Sleep Does Insomnia Occur?
Insomnia can refer to difficulty getting to sleep, difficulty waking up, or frequently waking up during sleep.
When referring to insomnia and frequent wakeups, it occurs mainly during stage 1 or REM sleep.
July 21st, 2021
Do You Sleep Better When It's Cold? A Science-Based Answer
Cold is a relative term.
You won’t sleep well if you’re freezing.
But relative to the typical daily room temperature, then yes, most people sleep better at a cold temperature.
July 21st, 2021
Why Do I Sleep Better When It Rains? 3 Research-Backed Reasons
If you feel that you sleep better when it rains, you’re not imagining things.
There are 3 main reasons, backed by research, that explain why people typically sleep better during rainy weather.
July 21st, 2021
Trouble Sleeping or Insomnia After Working Out? Here's Why
There was a time where I trained late at night.
I’d come home exhausted...but then I’d end up lying in bed restless.
This is a pretty common story among people who try to sleep shortly after working out. I’ve summarized all the research I could find on this topic so that we can get some answers and potential treatment ideas.
July 21st, 2021
Why Intermittent Fasting Can Cause Insomnia
In the long run, most people find that intermittent fasting helps them sleep better, if anything.
However, it’s quite common for people to report that fasting causes sleep issues resembling insomnia in the short term.
July 21st, 2021
How Do You Know if You Are Sleep Deprived?
Most people are sleep deprived, even without knowing it. Although to different degrees.
I’m going to quickly go over the relevant research on sleep deprivation, how you can tell if you are sleep deprived, and how much sleep you actually need.
July 21st, 2021