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On a special episode (first released on July 24, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: The question is: Why do we struggle to sleep? Jennifer Senior, a staff writer at The Atlantic, joins The Excerpt to talk ...
Everyone has trouble sleeping from time to time, even sleep scientists. This is what they do to beat insomnia.
This exercise is so relaxing, researchers believe it’s just as effective as talk therapy, usually the go-to treatment for long-term insomnia. According to the study, tai chi — a calming combination of ...
Up to 10% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia, with even more experiencing short-term episodes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) remains the most effective and recommended ...
Doctors say pills are not the best way to treat lasting insomnia. Jan. 20, 2012— -- Editor's Note: The original published text of this story began with an anecdote about a man who claimed to ...
Three types of exercises may be more effective for insomnia than therapy and other treatments, a new review suggests. Researchers in China analyzed 22 studies that looked at over a dozen treatments ...
Up to 10% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia, a condition linked to mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the “gold standard” first-line ...
(CNN) — Addressing insomnia isn’t just a fight against tomorrow’s midafternoon fatigue –– it could help protect against brain aging in the future, new research suggests. Sleep difficulties are common, ...
(CNN) -- Tossing and turning every night? Doing more physical activities throughout the week is a known way to improve sleep, but new research shows you don't have to run a marathon or visit a gym to ...
New research among older adults with sleep apnea reveals that verbal memory performance is significantly worse in women—but ...