Ten Easy Steps to Becoming an Early Bird
by Michael Terman, PhDIf you decide you want to be more of an early bird, here are ten concrete steps you can take. They...
The Secrets of Falling Asleep
In the sleep medicine toolbox, doctors differentiate between the disorders ofFalling asleep (sleep onset disorder)
Staying asleep (sleep continuity disorder)
Early morning awakeningOur...
Five Tips for Healthy Sleep During COVID-19 and After
About one-third of the adult population in Europe complains about disruptive sleep problems. That is, under normal circumstances. The situation brought about by COVID-19...
The Night, and Sleep, Need Darkness
The Night, and Sleep, Need DarknessWe are losing the night. Most parts of the world are lit up with streetlights and other sources of...
Challenging the Tendency to Oversleep: A Strategy for Confronting Chronic Depression
Chronic depression is a common and disabling disorder that is often resistant to standard antidepressant treatment. Many patients with chronic depression have a strong...
A Brief Guide to Chronic Insomnia Disorder
What is chronic insomnia disorder?The official Diagnostic Criteria for Chronic Insomnia Disorder provide an excellent “tick-off-list” to determine what symptoms are present, and if...
Whispering for better sleep, and remembering what you learn
Rumination, worry, and negative thoughts disturb our sleep, making them key targets for psychological interventions. Especially during the sleep onset period, negative thinking increases...
Melatonin and Its Uses
Google “melatonin” and the search engine will provide nearly 2 million references at the time of writing (August 2020). These vary from factual science...
Sleeping Tips When Staying Indoors During Isolation Period
Why does getting up at the same time every day make you sleep better at night? How does the time you eat affect your...
Do Insects Sleep?
When your dog is tired, she looks for a suitable place to lie down, closes her eyes, and nods off. There is little doubt...
