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  • Stress and Sleep

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    New guidelines to ease sleepless nights Stress, life changes, a new baby, or shift work are typical factors that can trigger insomnia, but for some people this acute insomnia persists into a chronic state. Anxiety about sleep, maladaptive sleep habits and the possibility of an underlying vulnerability in sleep regulating mechanisms are all likely causes…The…

  • Overcoming Insomnia Without Drugs

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    Q&A at the New York Times Consults Blog. Cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, is considered by many to be the gold standard treatment for insomnia. This nondrug treatment can benefit many types of patients, including those with primary insomnia, chronic pain, depression or anxiety as well as older adults who have trouble sleeping.…