Is it Snoring, Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, or Something Else?
You’re not exactly sure why you can’t sleep at night, but your days are spent feeling drowsy, you’re stressed about not getting enough rest, and the situation is negatively impacting your home life, workday, and how you show up for friends and family. It’s not because you’re staying up late binge-watching your favorite Netflix series. So, what is the reason you are struggling to sleep?
Sleep issues can affect people of all ages and impacts many parts of our lives. Adults need seven or more hours of sleep, but most sleep less and the trend starts young, with 58% of middle schoolers and 72% of high school students getting less than the recommended amount of sleep.
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Learn more about what’s keeping you up at night with trusted resources to inform your sleep-better journey.
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6 Surprising Reasons You Can’t Sleep
The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep at night could be due to a number of things, like stress, your environment, or even some lifestyle choices during the day.
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What to Do If You Can’t Sleep
Restful sleep is essential for health. If you’re wondering what to do when you can’t sleep, we cover tips for how to fall asleep and get a good night’s rest.
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Chronotypes: Definition, Types, & How They Affect Sleep
Your chronotype is a major factor in not only your sleep, but how you function each day. Learn about the different chronotypes and how they influence our lives.
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10 Reasons You’re Always Tired
Are you tired all the time? You might be sleeping wrong. It sounds crazy, but are a number of common sleep habits out there that can actually make you MORE tired than you need to be.
Sleep Improvement Videos
Get to the bottom of your sleep troubles. Check out these select videos and find out what could be keeping you up at night.
5 Tips For Better Sleep
If you struggle to get enough rest, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to get better quality sleep…and MORE of it.
Can’t Sleep? What NOT To Do
Dr. Breus explains how you can benefit from non-sleep deep rest while in bed, some specific breathing techniques you can try, and when you might want to see a doctor.
The ULTIMATE Guide To Understanding How Sleep Works
Dr. Michael Breus explains what we know about how sleep works, what occurs in each sleep stage, and how you can take practical, simple steps to improve your sleep quality night after night.
14 Life-Changing SLEEP HACKS That Actually Work
No ONE thing is going to help you sleep better. Instead, a series of SMALL decisions you make throughout the day can DRAMATICALLY increase the quality of your sleep at night.
5 Sleep Traps to AVOID for Better Sleep and Energy
Dr. Breus explains how he’s isolated the Top Five Sleep Traps that rob people of consistently logging a good night’s rest.
The ULTIMATE Night Routine to Fall Asleep Fast
Establishing a nighttime routine is key. Sleep is not an “on-off” switch, but rather, something you need to prepare for throughout the evening — even throughout the day!
The #1 tool ALL my patients use for better sleep
One of the best ways to improve your sleep is by keeping a sleep journal. All you need is paper and a pen!
Is Low HRV Causing Your Sleep Problems?
Beyond exercise tracking, heart rate variability has a lot to tell us about the underlying health of our nervous system. And there’s an important two-way relationship between HRV and sleep that’s often overlooked.
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