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3 Steps to End Sleep Anxiety

One of the most common misconceptions about insomnia is that it’s just a matter of bad sleep hygiene.
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Stop Waking Up at Night

How to quiet your mind at night

The problem is: When you try to force the brain to relax, it’s like chasing a dog with the zoomies. The more you try to ...
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The one phrase that could save your patient’s life (and your license)

The one phrase that could save your patient’s life (and your license)

The reality is sobering: drowsy driving contributes to about 18% of fatal car crashes in the U.S.
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Does Magnesium Work for Sleep Issues?

Observational studies have shown that higher dietary magnesium intake is linked to better reported sleep quality and longer duration [1,2,6]. Observational studies have shown that ...
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Sleep changes in Menopause

Sleep changes in Menopause

Sleep disturbance affects up to 60% of women during the menopausal transition, and nighttime awakenings are the most common sleep complaint during perimenopause and menopause. ...
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A new option for CBT-i

A new option for CBT-i

I was recently working with a woman in her 30s who’d been dealing with insomnia since her teenage years.
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Bipolar, burnout, and 2 hours of sleep a night: How Bill found peace

Sleep disturbances are a core feature of many medical conditions, including bipolar disorder.
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How to taper off benzodiazepines

How to taper off benzodiazepines

Dr. Singh provided us with a masterclass on benzodiazepine tapering this week, based on the 2025 ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) guidelines.
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How Sleep Effects Eye Health

How sleep affects your eye health

As a sleep doc, I know the link between sleep apnea and glaucoma…but unfortunately, sleep apnea screening isn’t yet routine in glaucoma care.
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