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Sleep Health & Wellness Blog

New Year’s sleep resolutions for a healthy 2020

Jan 02 2020...

New Year’s Day is the sleepiest day of the year according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey results of 2,003 U.S. adults. READ MORE>>
Binge-watching is stealing your sleep

Nov 20 2019...

The next time you stay up late to indulge in your favorite guilty-pleasure show, keep this in mind: 88% of adults report that they have lost sleep due to binge-watching. READ MORE>>
Is sleep the secret to athletic success?

Nov 12 2019...

In a best-of-seven postseason playoff, the Washington Nationals rallied to become World Series champions last month. Their secret weapon? Sleep. READ MORE>>
Ode to Joy: Understanding narcolepsy with cataplexy

Aug 22 2019...

The main character in the new film “Ode to Joy” is someone we don’t often see in movies or on TV: a person who has narcolepsy with cataplexy. READ MORE>>
Sleep tips for new parents

Aug 13 2019...

As the summer winds down and people go back to work and school, many couples are preparing for a massive change in their lives – becoming parents. August and September usually see the most babies born in the United States compared with the rest of the year. READ MORE>>
Six facts about sleep apnea

Aug 06 2019...

Obstructive sleep apnea is a common and serious sleep disorder that repeatedly causes you to stop breathing during sleep. Warning signs include loud snoring and gasping or choking sounds as you sleep. READ MORE>>
Five drinks to avoid before going to bed

Jul 30 2019...

Are you having restless nights? There’s a chance your late-night beverage choice is having a negative effect on your sleep patterns. READ MORE>>
Popular movies and their portrayals of sleep

Jul 22 2019...

If you’re not Walt Disney Studios, chances are you’re having a bad time at the box office this summer. READ MORE>>
Lucid dreaming: A sleep-wake hybrid

Jul 18 2019...

What is lucid dreaming? It involves the conscious awareness of dreaming while you are still asleep. READ MORE>>
College students aren’t getting nearly enough sleep

Jul 18 2019...

There is a big problem facing college students today. Students are sleeping less and not getting a healthy amount. READ MORE>>

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