Sleep Management - Videos

How The Snooze Button Affects Your Sleep

When you hit the snooze alarm, you are disrupting your current stage of sleep. Unfortunately, in many ways, fragmented sleep is worse than no sleep.

5 Signs You Might Have Sleep Apnea

Millions of Americans are suffering from sleep apnea and don't know they have it. Find out if you have the telltale signs of this serious condition and what you can do to treat it.

The Effect of Sleep Loss on Your Weight

A good night's sleep helps us feel refreshed and energized, but may also be tied to weight, as well. Robin Miller, MD, talks about research that connects lack of sleep to weight gain, and why this happens.

Keep a Daily Routine for Better Sleep

Your daily routine has a big impact on how well you sleep. In this video, Robin Miller, MD, explains how sticking to a set schedule can help you fall asleep faster avoid and insomnia.

How Exposure to Blue Light Improves Your Sleep

If you want to sleep better tonight, spend time outside this morning. Robin Miller, MD, explains how exposure to blue light first thing in the morning may be the key to a good night's sleep.

The Benefits of a Morning Walk for a Good Night Sleep

If you want to sleep better at night, take a walk first thing in the morning. In this video, fitness expert Vonda Wright, MD, explains how walking and other cardio activities help you sleep more deeply.

Break a Sweat to Sleep Better and Fight Depression

For a better sleep and a brighter mood, break a sweat. Fitness expert Mike Clark, DPT, explains how vigorous exercise that raises your heart rate helps you sleep better and avoid depression.

Are You Getting Too Much Sleep?

Is too much sleep unhealthy? That's what some research suggests. Too many ZZZs might actually shorten your life. In this video, Barbara Ficarra, RN, discusses why sleeping more than eight hours a night can increase your mortality risk.

Smart Sleep Advice for Working Mothers

Sleep deprivation is a common complaint among working mothers. In this video, pediatrician Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann shares 5 tips to help working moms sleep better for a brighter mood and stronger immune system.

Surprising Ways You're Sabotaging Your Sleep

If you struggle with snoozing check out this list of unexpected sleep snatchers. Some of your healthiest habits may be keeping you from drifting off to dreamland.

Four Reasons You're Not Sleeping

Do you toss and turn all night and then feel exhausted every morning? Readers Digest Editor-in-chief Liz Vaccariello joins E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork to reveal the four things that may be preventing you from getting a good night's sleep.

Exploding Head Syndrome

Diana says she hears a crashing sound as she's about to fall asleep. Sleep specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta joins The Doctors to explain what causes this unusual syndrome, and what you can do to ensure a good night's sleep.

The Dangers Of Sleep Deprivation

HuffPost's Third Metric seeks to redefine success beyond money and power. After news the Metro North train engineer fell asleep on the job, we discuss the importance of sleep and how to avoid these tragedies.

Two Million People Per Week Fall Asleep While Driving

Driving while tired can be just as dangerous as drinking and driving, with over two million people per week falling asleep behind the wheel.

Sleep Deprivation Is Not A Badge Of Honor

HuffPost's Third Metric seeks to redefine success beyond money and power. After news the Metro North train engineer fell asleep on the job, we discuss the importance of sleep and how to avoid these tragedies.

The Benefits of Sleeping Apart from Your Significant Other

Does your significant other snore, toss and turn or get up a dozen times during the night to use the bathroom? Find out the two things that researchers say can improve immediately when you sleep apart from your significant other.

Sleep Solutions for Snoring

Does your significant other snore, toss and turn or get up a dozen times during the night to use the bathroom? Learn why sleeping apart might be beneficial for your health. Then, meet Rob and Sarah. Rob has tried everything to stop snoring. Sarah has tried everything to start sleeping. Sleep specialist Dr. Carol Ash shares five tips to curb Rob's snores, including one you might never expect.

How to Handle Sleepwalking for a Better Night's Sleep

Almost 30% of people sleepwalk at some point. In this Health Smarts video, Dr. Kevin Soden explains how sleepwalking is tied to sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, and stress, and shares tips to keep a sleepwalker safe.

Work the Night Shift? Here's How to Sleep Better

Working the night shift does more than make it hard to sleep. It raises your risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, shares tips to cope with shift work.

Reap the Health Benefits of a Power Nap

A 10-minute power nap in the afternoon reduces stress, improves memory, and boosts productivity. In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, shares 4 tips to make the most of your siesta.

Set a Daytime Schedule for Better Sleep at Night

People who don't have regularly scheduled times to wake up, get dressed, eat meals and be active are more likely to have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. In this video, Michael Roizen, MD, explains how having a schedule can help you sleep.

Best 3 Ways to Fall Asleep Fast

Can't fall asleep? In this Health Smarts video, Kevin Soden, MD, shares 3 simple steps to get to sleep faster tonight.

The Keys To Getting Your Best Sleep

Most of us have probably met (and envied) at least one of those mysterious people who never seem to be tired. We've sized them up through bleary eyes, and wondered how it is that they don't look like they spent 30 minutes battling with the snooze button this morning.

Why Do Teens Sleep So Late?

Having trouble getting your teen to wake up before noon? Learn why many teens go to bed and sleep late, and how this may affect their health.

Parasomnia Patient Reports Sleep Texting

Emily joins the show to discuss an embarrassing problem she's recently started experiencing: Texting and emailing in her sleep! Parasomnias or, the experience of sleep eating, talking, walking, etc. affect approximately ten percent of Americans. Learn how to best deal with parasomnias and ensure a good night's rest.

A Juice That Helps With Sleep From Dr. Oz

Find out what juice can help you get a good night's sleep from Dr. Oz. Part of the series Mondays With Marlo on MarloThomas.com.

Why Do We Dream? Sleep Scientists Uncover Elusive World Of Dreaming

HuffPost Science's Jacqueline Howard investigates how to make sense of dreaming and recent sleep research.

Myths About Obstructive Sleep Apnea

The Doctors has an exciting partnership with USA Weekend Magazine as the exclusive medical contributors to its weekly HealthSmart column. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork explains how the latest article focuses on common myths about obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleepless In The United States

A study reports that 12 million Americans rely on products to help them sleep, with 9 million using sleeping pills. The numbers confirm that more people are struggling to sleep, but are we over medicating tired Americans?

You Don't NEED A Prescription To Fall Asleep

A study reports that 12 million Americans rely on products to help them sleep, with 9 million using sleeping pills. Dr. Christopher Winter joins Dena to explain why most, if not all, of these prescriptions are unnecessary.
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