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Why There's No Substitute for Sleep

Sleep Substitute Myth #1: Caffeine. Coffee - where would we be...

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Sleep Hygiene

Good mattress hygiene can both contribute to a restful night’s...

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Sleep Through the Ages

Americans are working more and sleeping less. We use caffeine and...

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Sleep Disorders: Hypersomnia

Often confused with narcolepsy, hypersomnia is a sleep disorder...

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Men's Sleep

Men, like all adults, need eight hours of sleep to keep their body at...

Eight Straight Sleep Polls

Do you think you might have a sleep problem? Take our sleep problem quiz, then compare your responses.

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Q: Having a hard time falling asleep

~ Beth Elhard

A: There are may be several reasons for this, perusing the eightstraight.com forums may help you better identify your cause, or post more general information about your lifestyle for further help. 

HEALTH & WELLNESS

A healthy life includes healthy sleep. How to know you’re getting the sleep you need, and how you can get more of it.

Bad Habit of Sleeping on Couch Sleep Hygiene

Good mattress hygiene can both contribute to a restful night’s sleep and save you some serious headaches, and it’s now more important than ever. These days mattresses are made with a lot of smart technology. They tend to last a long time, and it’s not unusual to get ten or more years out of a high-quality mattress. Because your mattress can have a long life span, it has a lot of time to gather dust, debris, mold, moisture, and other things that can create health hazards.

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Prescription Drugs and Your Sleep

Prescription drugs to aid sleep as well as those intended for other reasons can negatively affect proper sleep. It's important to remember that drugs alone can't mask other issues in your behavior, lifestyle and sleep environment that, when identified and improved, can just as significantly help to bring you the good night's sleep you need.

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Couple Sleeping Without Snoring Snoring and Sleep: For Both You and Your Partner

Snoring is more than just a nighttime disturbance. It can be a symptom of more severe breathing disorders and, if left untreated, can become a severe health issue. It can also contribute to ruining your partner’s sleep as well.

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Dealing with Stress and Sleeplessness

The conventional wisdom is to reduce stress and get a good eight straight hours of sleep each night. Of course, that is easier said than done – especially given the inevitable stress that comes with everyday life. So what can you do to promote healthy sleeping habits and stave off the consequence of sleeplessness?

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Children and Sleep: Overview

Children need sleep, but they often fight bedtime. Parents are exhausted, worried, and confused. What are normal sleep habits for newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children and teens? What is keeping their children awake at night? What is the best way to teach healthy sleep habits? With nearly 70% of children under 10 years of age suffering some form of sleep disorder, how do parents know if their child has a serious health problem? Here’s the place to find some answers.

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Sleep Tips

29% of Americans fell asleep or were very sleepy at work in the past month.

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