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Inspiring insomnia sufferers to take action sooner rather than later whether it’s simple things you do on your own or seeing a doctor. We also hope to make you smile along the way.
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What foods are indulging tonight? Watch out for these holiday insomnia bombs:
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#sleep #holidays #food #thanksgiving #christmas #newyearseve
Worst holiday foods for your sleep
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December 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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Zoning Out May Be Your Brain's Rinse Cycle, Study Finds
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#sleep #brain #dementia
Zoning Out May Be Your Brain's Rinse Cycle, Study Finds
We're all familiar with the feeling of zoning out, especially when we're sleep-deprived.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Looking for a natural remedy for insomnia? Something simple to try:
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#sleep #naturalremedies #healthtips
What Happens to Your Sleep When You Walk Before Bed
Walking can help you sleep better by helping you fall asleep more quickly.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Sleep can be extra challenging during the Christmas holiday season. Here’s a sleep survival guide to get you through:
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#sleep #holidays #jetlag
The Ultimate Survival Guide for Getting Sleep During Holidays
Learn about the causes of holiday insomnia; holiday sleep tips & hacks, jet lag remedies; avoid getting over-stressed and feeling down.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Retirees still recommended to get the same amount of sleep as younger adults:
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#sleep #retirement #Senior
This Is How Much Sleep You Really Need When You're Older
Falling asleep and waking up a lot earlier seems normal for people as they grow older.
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December 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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What’s your preferred sleep position? If you sleep this way, you may need to change:
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#sleep #warningsigns
If You Sleep In The 'T. Rex Position,' We've Got Some Bad News For You
It may feel safe and comfy, but experts warn it could lead to lasting nerve damage.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Are you jumping on the sleepmaxxing bandwagon? Here’s a sleep doctor’s take:
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#sleep #insomnia
Does 'Sleepmaxxing' Really Improve Sleep?
Physician weighs in on social media trend promising the perfect night of sleep
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December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Does eating turkey REALLY make you sleepy? Here’s Snope’s take:
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#sleep #holidayfoods #thanksgiving
Does eating turkey make you sleepy? What to know
Pork, tuna and other foods contain similar — if not higher — levels of tryptophan, the amino acid in turkey often blamed for post-Thanksgiving stupor.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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A survey found that 42% of US adults struggle with insomnia during the holiday season. Here are 6 insomnia bombs hidden in popular holiday foods and drinks:
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#sleep #holidayfoods #caffeine #sugar
6 Insomnia bombs hidden in your favorite holiday foods
Find out why so many adults struggle with sleep during the holiday season, the hidden insomnia bombs in holiday foods, and what to do.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Do you really need 8 hours of sleep? Growing evidence begs to differ:
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#sleep #insomnia
Harvard professor calls out 'lie' of needing 8 hours of sleep a night, says it's Industrial Era 'nonsense' | Fortune
How much sleep do you really need? Scientists emphasize a "U-shaped risk curve."
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November 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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Study analyzing the combined data from 30 trials finds yoga is more strongly associated with improved sleep than walking, resistance training, aerobic exercise, and various other exercises:
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#sleep #naturalremedies #yoga
One Form of Exercise Improves Sleep The Most, Study Finds
Rolling out a yoga mat and flowing with your breath could be one of the best exercises for improving sleep in the long run.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Curious how long you have to take #magnesium to sleep better? Here’s a quick answer:
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#sleep #insomnia #naturalremedies
We Asked a Doctor How Long You Need to Take Magnesium to Sleep Better
To see results from taking a magnesium supplement, you have to raise your overall magnesium levels in your body, and that takes time.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Now that daylight savings is done, it’s time to think about the other habits you need to sync to your body clock:
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#sleep #daylightsavings #habits #circadianrhythms
To optimize health, sync your habits with your body clock. Here's how
Scientists say the return to "standard time" is good for our health. But the time change can be disruptive and we must also adjust to more winter darkness. Syncing our habits to our body clock helps.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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3 Life lessons from animals of the wetland:
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#sleep #animals #wisdom #inspiration
3 Life lessons from animals of the wetland
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November 7, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Today marks the start of #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth — a time to honor the incredible strength, compassion and commitment of those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. 💜

Share a tribute to a caregiver in your life at alz.org/honor. #ENDALZ
November 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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More evidence linking poor sleep to the Alzheimer's disease. WA Univ study found improving sleep with the aid of sleeping pills lowered levels of brain proteins that pile up in Alzheimer's disease:
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#sleep #dementia #Alzheimers
A Common Sleeping Pill May Reduce Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins, Study Shows
There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto.
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November 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Are you ready to fall back the RIGHT way?
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#sleep #DaylightSavingTime #fallback
6 Fall back tips for the end of daylight saving time - Do’s and Don’ts
Practical daylight saving time fall back tips to keep your sleep on track. Sleep tips for the darker winter days and seasonal depression.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Ever felt you haven’t slept much but been told you did? Could be Paradoxical Insomnia:
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#sleep #insomnia
You were asleep but swear you weren’t: what is paradoxical insomnia?
We don’t always know when we’re asleep or awake. This can affect how rested we feel
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October 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Our favorite YouTube channels to fall asleep to:
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#sleep #relaxation #YouTube
Best free YouTube channels to fall asleep to | Do’s and Don’ts
Browse through our list of YouTube channels to help you fall asleep - stories, guided meditations, and nature tracks. Find out what to avoid.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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💙 Did you know people with sleep disorders can receive disability accommodations at work under the ADA? This #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth, we’re sharing a FREE resource to help you request accommodations and get the support you deserve.

➡️ Read now: https://ow.ly/fGbu50XeJk0
October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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How obesity can make snoring and sleep apnea worse:
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#sleep #obesity #snoring #sleepapnea
Why Obstructive Sleep Apnea Gets Worse When You Have Obesity
In this Q&A, a sleep medicine specialist discusses how excess weight puts dangerous pressure on your airway, setting you up for a whole host of health issues including atrial fibrillation, hypertensio...
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October 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Recent study suggests chronic insomniacs may face a more rapid decline in memory and thinking abilities as they age:
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#sleep #dementia #aging
Chronic insomnia linked to faster cognitive decline and brain aging
Could poor sleep be accelerating your brain's aging process? New research suggests it might. A study in Neurology found that chronic insomnia is associated with a more rapid decline in cognitive skill...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Signs your spouse or partner has sleep apnea:
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#sleep #snoring #sleepapnea
A Partner’s Guide to Spotting Signs of OSA
If your loved one is choking, gasping for air, and snoring loudly in bed, they may have obstructive sleep apnea—and you’re the first line of defense to help protect their heart and health. Here, top s...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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A desperate insomniac’s 30-day test of a military sleep hack:
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I tried the military's 2-minute sleep method for 30 days—the results shocked me
What if the secret to conquering insomnia isn’t complex therapy but a surprisingly simple military trick that transformed my restless nights in just 30 days?
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October 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Sleep apnea treatment makes things better for teen:
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#sleep #snoring #sleep apnea #teens
Sleep apnea treatment improves quality of life for Redding teen
A teenager struggled with sleep ever since he was a toddler. But then his family found the UC Davis pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine program.
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October 6, 2025 at 6:16 PM