Dementia slowly steals memories, personalities, understanding, and the essence of self. More and more research shows a link between sleep problems and dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. Take a quick but deep dive into what we know so far about sleep and dementia.

It’s that time of the year! No, not the holidays… Daylight savings time comes to an end soon. Yup, it’s time to “fall back” and we will all get an extra hour to sleep! As a night owl chronotype, it’s my favorite day of the year. Still, I would absolutely give up Fall Back day and get rid of daylight savings time, based on the science! Read on for why standard time is best for our health, and tips for the upcoming time change.

How can we cure jet lag (faster)? Use circadian science! ⏰🧪🎉 Here’s the science-backed guide for curing jet lag traveling east 6-8 time zones: US to Europe, or Europe to Asia.

The number one question I get from patients, friends, and strangers is, “How much sleep do I need?”

Here’s one for the ladies with PMS!

There’s a general dearth of high quality research on natural treatments for sleep, so I was delighted to come across a clinical trial that looked at PMS, essential oils, and (of course) sleep.

Is the clutter in your bedroom keeping your mind from relaxing? Maybe it’s piles of laundry, a leaning tower of New Yorker magazines, or rogue food wrappers. Do your nightstands double as storage for random papers or forgotten odds and ends? Even if you can’t see your closet, just imagining the jumbled shoes and stacks of never-worn clothes might feel mentally exhausting.

How long has it been that way?

The best way to tackle a big task is to take one small bite. In this case, it’s time to reset your nightstand. Yes, right now! It’ll take 20 minutes, tops.

Despite the growing awareness of sleep health, I’ve noticed a frustrating gap: good, clear, trustworthy resources about sleep are hard to find.