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Happy Enemies of Sleep

March 29, 2018 by Matthew Edlund M.D.

Cellphones, televisions, pads, monitors, are not generally considered unwitting enemies of sleep,  yet often are.   We have great fun with electronic lights,  but we are not built for light at night. At night we are designed to sleep. A recent study from Kenneth Wright’s group at the University of Colorado highlights for preschoolers what has long been […]

How to Treat Insomnia Part II (Including When You’re Older)

February 2, 2017 by Matthew Edlund M.D.

Insomnia afflicts the majority  of Americans over 65. It makes many people miserable, but can be aided or even erased by relatively simple techniques. Insomnia’s causes are many and complex, including changes in body clocks, types of illnesses, effects of medications, and the process of aging itself (see part I.) Fortunately, most treatments of insomnia, […]

The Blue Light Special

April 16, 2015 by Matthew Edlund M.D.

Lighting Up Your Life Light is a potent drug. It resets internal biological clocks. It increases alertness and productivity. It changes natural killer cell activity and immunity. It can keep us awake or help us rest. But first we have to recognize that not all light is not created equal. Which is why some people […]

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