TalkAboutSleep
Medical Advisory Team
Medical Advisory Team
Includes well-known professionals, who together provide decades of sleep medicine experience that enables Talk About Sleep to fulfill its mission of creating access to high-quality sleep information, education, and support. Learn about our editorial process.

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Sleep, Activity & Eating Habits in Preschoolers Were Impacted by COVID Lockdowns, Parents Say
The Covid-19 pandemic An overview of confirmed cases of COVID-19, including deaths, and an administered total vaccine doses reported to WHO., with over 5 million deaths recorded to date. It has also caused a huge amount of chaos worldwide, including bringing with it all kinds of restrictions to us all. For a long ...
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Gait Control Is Impacted by Sleep Deprivation, Study Shows
A new study has found that getting good sleep and boosting your sleep levels could leave you walking better. We already know that sleep deprivation can cause issues with concentration, memory making, mood regulation, mental health, immune efficiency, digestive efficiency, respiratory conditions, and more. One area ...
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Falling Out of Bed: Causes and Solutions
According to When we sleep, a lot goes on in our bodies. We continue to breathe and growth hormone is released – we do not need to be awake for these things to happen. Similarly, we have some awareness of our body position and movements, and some people even manage to sit up or walk during their sleep!, we continue to ...
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Why Am I So Thirsty at Night? – We Know What to Do!
A raging thirst in the middle of the night is an unpleasant experience. Most times, the situation can be fixed by simply drinking water before bedtime. But what if you are trying to avoid nighttime wake-ups, or for some reason, you have a difficult time making it to the bathroom in the middle of the night? Moreover, ...
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Best Sleeping Position for Digestion – Improve Your Sleep Quality Immensely!
Sleep positions and digestion have an interesting relationship. On the one hand, insufficient sleep can result in indigestion problems, and on the other, if you wake up in the middle of the night due to abdominal pains, heartburn, or bloating, you'll have a hard time falling asleep. It's like a vicious cycle! It's ...
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How to Deal With Racing Thoughts at Night? Tips and Tricks!
Do you often find yourself unable to sleep because you feel like your brain won’t shut off? As it turns out, you’re not alone. A large percentage of people who suffer from a mental illness like anxiety, depression, or OCD are more likely to experience insomnia and racing thoughts at night. But what exactly causes this ...
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30 Motivating Affirmations Before Sleep For Peaceful Rest
If you are looking to perform affirmations before sleep, you're in the right place. Reciting affirmations regularly is an excellent habit to form. Especially when you want to adopt a certain kind of mindset, you can be able to look in the mirror and recite them with conviction. We will be taking a look at 30 ...
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How to Sleep After Gallbladder Surgery? Recover Faster With the Help of Good Rest!
If you are about to have gallbladder surgery, you may have a few questions. One of them is ‘how to sleep after gallbladder surgery?’ In this guide, you will find out how to do it safely. While it may seem almost impossible to sleep on your right side (where your gallbladder is located), you have different positions to ...
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How to Sleep After Umbilical Hernia Surgery? Tips to Help You With Recovery!
The pain a hernia causes can be relieved by an operation, but figuring out how to sleep after umbilical hernia surgery can be difficult. It's hard to get comfortable when you're experiencing post-op soreness, and lack of sleep can make that pain last much longer. Sleep is an important part of the healing process, so ...
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Sleep Problems May Negatively Affect Children’s Reading Ability, Study Suggests
According to the How much sleep you need changes as you age., children between 6 and 12 years should get around 9 to 12 hours of sleep every night. Younger children should get no less than 10 hours of sleep, while adults should sleep for at least 7 hours each night. The British Journal of Educational Psychology ...