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How nightlights can disrupt children’s sleep and tips for better options

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There are all kinds of reasons a child may have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, but one factor that could be playing a role is their nightlight.

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Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep

Read full article: Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep

Sleep training is no longer just for newborns.

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Understanding caffeine limits: How much coffee is too much

Read full article: Understanding caffeine limits: How much coffee is too much

As the old saying goes, sometimes too much of a good thing can be bad. But what about when it comes to coffee?

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Understanding the connections between sleep and hunger

Read full article: Understanding the connections between sleep and hunger

Not getting a good night’s rest can have you feeling more than just tired and groggy -- it can also make you hungrier.

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Not getting enough sleep? It could be affecting your memory

Read full article: Not getting enough sleep? It could be affecting your memory

Reports show many Americans are not getting enough sleep – which can cause all kinds of health issues and even impact our memory.

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How to avoid sleep disruptions as we Spring ahead

Read full article: How to avoid sleep disruptions as we Spring ahead

Most adults are already sleep deprived, so losing another hour can have a significant impact. For example, a person may notice they’re more irritable or moody.

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Insomnia therapy for a healthy pregnancy

Read full article: Insomnia therapy for a healthy pregnancy

At some point during pregnancy, most women deal with insomnia. Cleveland Clinic says 25% of women lose sleep during the first trimester. By the end of the pregnancy, 80% find it difficult to sleep.

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Time change impacts sleep, increases health risks

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In less than two weeks, we’ll spring forward with the time change. And for many people, losing one hour of sleep can be pretty disruptive.

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Importance of sleep for your immune system and overall health

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With the peak of cold and flu season here, did you know that getting enough sleep can help protect you from getting sick?

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Get better sleep in 3, 2, 1!

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A good night’s sleep is connected to your physical and mental health, and lack of it can cause weight gain, high blood pressure, and memory loss. In fact, only 9% of Americans report waking up well-rested. What’s one method that can help get you better sleep?

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How to bounce back from a bad night’s sleep

Read full article: How to bounce back from a bad night’s sleep

Sticking to your regular bedtime, no matter what, will help get you back to a regular schedule.

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The great sleep debate: Is it healthier to be an early bird or a night owl?

Read full article: The great sleep debate: Is it healthier to be an early bird or a night owl?

It all depends on a person’s chronotype or their natural tendency to feel alert or sleepy at certain times of the day. And it turns out staying up late may have an advantage.

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How watching TV before bed can impact your sleep—and tips to break the habit

Read full article: How watching TV before bed can impact your sleep—and tips to break the habit

Sleep is essential for overall health, with adults recommended to get at least seven hours each night. However, many fall short, and if you leave on the TV as you try to drift off, it could be impacting your sleep quality.

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Stay ahead with your sleep as we ‘Fall Back’

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On Sunday, Nov. 3, most of us will have to turn the clocks back an hour to mark the end of daylight saving time. Although some might struggle with the change because it gets darker earlier, most sleep experts welcome it.

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Do you set more than one alarm to wake yourself up? Expert explains why that’s not great for your sleep

Read full article: Do you set more than one alarm to wake yourself up? Expert explains why that’s not great for your sleep

How many alarms do you set to wake up in the morning? If the answer is more than one, that’s not ideal for your overall sleep quality.

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Nighty night: Don’t sabotage your child’s sleep

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The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that sleep problems affect up to half of all children. But could parents be to blame for tired kids?

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How dirty is your bed? Are you sure you want to know?

Read full article: How dirty is your bed? Are you sure you want to know?

Your bed is likely dirtier than you'd like to admit -- so dirty that you might want to run and strip your sheets right now.

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Trouble getting a good night’s sleep? There’s one remedy you might have overlooked

Read full article: Trouble getting a good night’s sleep? There’s one remedy you might have overlooked

With 1 in 3 adults not getting the recommended amount of sleep, there’s more and more evidence pointing to a possible solution.

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You might be doing it wrong. We found out the right way to take a power nap

Read full article: You might be doing it wrong. We found out the right way to take a power nap

Who doesn't love a good power nap? But there's a right way and a wrong way to do it.

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Why we have bad dreams & what we can do about them

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While you may not always remember your dreams, we often remember the ones that scare us awake. So, we wanted to know from a sleep specialist why nightmares even happen.

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Pillow Talk

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Monday 8 am on The Morning Show

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The little-known sleep disorder that might be leaving you feeling exhausted

Read full article: The little-known sleep disorder that might be leaving you feeling exhausted

Nearly 5 million Americans have a little-known sleep disorder that leaves them feeling exhausted even after getting eight hours of rest a night.

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Fighting over the covers at night? The Scandinavian sleep method might be the answer

Read full article: Fighting over the covers at night? The Scandinavian sleep method might be the answer

The viral Scandinavian sleep method refers to when a couple shares a bed, but each person sleeps with their own blanket.

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These foods will hurt the quality of your sleep. Try these snacks instead.

Read full article: These foods will hurt the quality of your sleep. Try these snacks instead.

Whether you sleep soundly through the night could have a lot to do with your last meal or SNACK of the day.

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How you can avoid & make up for sleep debt

Read full article: How you can avoid & make up for sleep debt

Over 30% of Americans have an hour of sleep debt during the work week. That means they're getting less than 7 hours of sleep a night.

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Why a ‘sleep divorce’ is beneficial for some

Read full article: Why a ‘sleep divorce’ is beneficial for some

A recent study found that more than one-third of Americans opt for a ‘sleep divorce’ – which means they sleep separately from their partner at night.

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Autism and sleep: Putting issues to bed

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At least half of autistic and children on the spectrum struggle with sleep patterns, with parents saying it’s closer to 80 percent. High anxiety, medication, or sleep apnea are real issues, so Ivanhoe has good advice leading to restorative sleep for parent and child.

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Get a better night’s sleep as we fall back!

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Daylight Saving Time is coming to an end on November 5, meaning most of us will have to turn our clocks back an hour.

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Sleeping Soundly

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Starting Monday at 8 am, Sleeping Soundly.

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Did you know irregular sleep is deadly for the heart?

Read full article: Did you know irregular sleep is deadly for the heart?

Lack of sleep is overall bad for health, but a recent study shows us that the consequences can be worse than we thought. Chronically disrupted sleep can trigger heart disease and dementia.

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Can’t sleep? Consumer Reports looks at the pros, cons of sleep supplements

Read full article: Can’t sleep? Consumer Reports looks at the pros, cons of sleep supplements

According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, only 42% of us would describe our sleep as good or very good -- which is why about 30% of people say they have taken supplements to sleep better.

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Nightmares, bad sleep patterns can affect overall health, studies find

Read full article: Nightmares, bad sleep patterns can affect overall health, studies find

Researchers with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found between 50% to 85% of adults have occasional nightmares.

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Proposed sleep bill prevents schools from starting early in the morning

Read full article: Proposed sleep bill prevents schools from starting early in the morning

Kids needing more shut eye before school is the rationale behind a new bill making its way through Tallahassee.This bill would prevent middle schools from starting before eight and high schools before 8:30 a.m.

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What to consider before taking melatonin for sleep

Read full article: What to consider before taking melatonin for sleep

A person who struggles to sleep may turn to a melatonin supplement, but Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Dr. Marri Horvat urges people to talk to their doctor first.

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Consumer Reports: Secrets to waking refreshed after a good night’s sleep

Read full article: Consumer Reports: Secrets to waking refreshed after a good night’s sleep

We're all looking for the secrets to a good night's sleep. In fact, Consumer Reports surveyed more than 2,000 adults and 9 out of 10 said they had experienced at least one sleep challenge in the previous 12 months.

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How mindful movement can lead to a revolution of rest

Read full article: How mindful movement can lead to a revolution of rest

A lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems. However, some believe yoga is the solution when it comes to getting the best rest.

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Sleep Divorce: Saving lives & marriages, one good night’s sleep at a time

Read full article: Sleep Divorce: Saving lives & marriages, one good night’s sleep at a time

Lack of sleep also makes you more prone to cancer, dementia, and heart disease. But what if the person you’re sharing the bed with is making it impossible for you to get a good night’s sleep?

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Did you know snoring is the 3rd leading cause of divorce? Here’s how to stop it.

Read full article: Did you know snoring is the 3rd leading cause of divorce? Here’s how to stop it.

According to snoring divorce statistics, snoring is the third leading cause of divorce in the US behind infidelity and financial issues. Here are some tips for stopping your snore.

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Should parents give their children melatonin supplements?

Read full article: Should parents give their children melatonin supplements?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of pediatric melatonin ingestions reported to poison control centers has increased during the past decade.

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Foods that affect your sleep

Read full article: Foods that affect your sleep

The key to getting a good night’s rest might be in what you do and don’t eat.

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How daylight saving time affects sleep

Read full article: How daylight saving time affects sleep

On Sunday, we’ll spring ahead one hour for daylight saving time. And while it may not seem like much, that small change can disrupt your sleep.

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Tech tips for better sleep

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Many of us rely on tech all day long. But did you know it could also help you at night when it’s time to go to bed?

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3 ways to get more rest, time to yourself after a busy day

Read full article: 3 ways to get more rest, time to yourself after a busy day

It can be harder than ever to find time for yourself during the day now that many people work from home due to the pandemic, which means their professional lives can invade their personal space and schedule.

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Distracted, moody, forgetful? Here’s what might be wrong -- and how to fix it

Read full article: Distracted, moody, forgetful? Here’s what might be wrong -- and how to fix it

Kids, stress, work, perhaps simply life happening — they're all reasons we may not be getting enough sleep, and they're often things out of our control.

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Get your kids into a healthy sleep routine

Read full article: Get your kids into a healthy sleep routine

Consumer Reports has some ideas that could help your kids sleep better during these uncertain times. Consumer Reports says a key to good sleep is the same for kids and adults. Set a sleep routine, which means going to bed and getting up at about the same time each day. It can boost the effect of sleep hormones like melatonin, especially if it’s done in bright daylight in the morning! Blue light from screens can slow the production of your natural sleep hormones.

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