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While You Were Sleeping Issue 34 | January 22, 2024 Most people typically want a fast and easy solution to fall asleep and stay asleep. While we wish there could be a fast solution, having a consistent sleep schedule and regular bedtime routine is generally the best practice to help your body understand when it's time to sleep. There are also products on the market that could assist with helping you sleep, such as melatonin or magnesium supplements.    This week, we dive into: Are sleep aids like melatonin helpful for sleep? An opportunity to ask Dr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, questions about sleep Is Melatonin Bad for You? Melatonin is safe for most people when taken over the short term, but there is not much research available yet on its long-term safety. People considering using melatonin should be aware of its potential side effects. We'll go over when to be cautious about taking melatonin and what are other ways to get good sleep. Learn More Sleep Quiz According to a study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), what percentage of parents have reported giving their children under 13 melatonin?   A. 14% B. 25% C. 38% D. 46%   Scroll to the bottom for the answer! Ask The Sleep Doctor LIVE Join Dr. Michael Breus LIVE on YouTube Wednesday, January 24th at 7pm eastern/4pm pacific.   Dr. Breus will be sharing some of his favorite tips for setting healthy, life-changing sleep habits in the new year, and also answering your questions about sleep health. Be sure to subscribe to Sleep Doctor's YouTube Channel to be notified when it starts! Sleep Tip of the Week Follow the same steps each night, including things like putting on your pajamas and brushing your teeth, can reinforce in your mind that it's bedtime. Does Insomnia Increase the Risk of a Heart Attack? It's no secret by now that both sleep quantity and quality are vital to our overall health. In a review published in Clinical Cardiology, insomnia was linked to an increased risk of having a heart attack. Check out more on the review's findings, including steps for reclaiming your rest.   Quiz Answer The correct answer is D. 46%.

Newsletter Curator: Logan Foley | Editorial Director Personally, I've tried to incorporate more breathing techniques before bed to help me relax and fall asleep. I love doing belly breathing!

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