Lifestyle & Sleep
How lifestyle affects sleep.
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Stress And SleepWhy Your Nightcap Is Secretly Ruining Your Rest: The Truth About Alcohol and Sleep
Think a glass of wine helps you sleep? Think again. Discover the science of how alcohol sedates you but sabotages your recovery, and learn the '3-Hour Rule' for better rest.
Stress And SleepThe Caffeine Half-Life: Why Your Morning Coffee Might Be Ruining Your Nightly Deep Sleep
Think you can handle a 4 PM espresso? The math says otherwise. Learn how caffeine blocks your 'sleep hunger' and how to calculate your personal 'Caffeine Curfew.'
Stress And SleepSweat to Sleep: The Science of How Exercise Impacts Your Recovery
Does a late-night workout ruin your sleep? The answer is complicated. Learn the difference between aerobic and resistance training on your sleep architecture.
Stress And SleepDream Talk or Disease Talk? Identifying Health Signals in Sleep Talking
In most cases, sleep talking is just a harmless nighttime "performance," as common as occasional snoring. However, sometimes these seemingly innocent dream utterances may be conveying important hea...
Stress And SleepHow Stress Impacts Sleep: Practical Coping Strategies
Stress is one of the most underestimated disruptors of sleep. While occasional stress is natural, chronic stress can interfere with your **circadian rhythm, hormone regulation, and neural recovery*...
Stress And SleepHow Stress Sabotages Your Sleep — And What You Can Do About It
You toss and turn, replaying the day’s events in your mind. By 2 a.m., your heart rate is up, muscles tense, and sleep seems impossible. Stress is one of the most common yet overlooked causes of re...
Stress And SleepThe 'Sleep Diet': 5 Foods That Act Like Natural Sedatives
Forget sleeping pills. Your grocery store has potent sleep aids hiding in plain sight. Learn the science of Tryptophan, Magnesium, and Melatonin on your plate.
Stress And SleepWhy TikTok Is the New Caffeine: How 'Short-Form' Content Rewires Your Sleep Architecture
Scrolling before bed? You might be experiencing 'Digital Hangover.' Learn the neuroscience of how 15-second videos hijack your dopamine system and fragment your REM cycles.
Stress And SleepImpact of the 2025 US Economic Climate on Sleep Quality
The year 2025 has brought significant economic challenges to the United States. Rising inflation, unstable employment markets, increasing living costs, and lingering post-pandemic economic adjustme...
Stress And SleepWomen's Sleep Health: How Hormonal Cycles Impact Sleep Quality Throughout Life
I remember Sarah, a 34-year-old marketing executive who came to my clinic exhausted and frustrated. "Doctor," she said, "I sleep terribly for two weeks every month, but then it gets better. My husb...
Blue LightAnti-Snoring Devices: Reviews and Recommendations for Quieter Nights
The market for anti-snoring devices has exploded in recent years, offering consumers a bewildering array of options to choose from. From simple nasal strips to sophisticated smart devices, these pr...
Stress And SleepInsomnia Medications: Understanding Side Effects and Exploring Alternatives
Insomnia medications can provide much-needed relief for sleep problems, but they come with a range of potential side effects and risks that many people don't fully understand. While these medicatio...