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Michael Breus, PhD

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Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and both a Diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a Fellow of The American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He was one of the youngest people to have passed the Board at age 31 and, with a specialty in Sleep Disorders, is one of only 163 psychologists in the world with his credentials and distinction. Dr. Breus is dedicated to informing the public and healthcare communities about “disordered sleep” in a sleep-deprived society.

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  • Sleep Expert and Clinical Psychologist for Pain Management at Arrowhead Health, Private practitioner at Southwest Spine and Sports

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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    How does chronic fatigue syndrome affect sleep patterns?
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    How do vitamin D levels affect my sleep?
    We’ve seen evidence that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with sleep problems,...  Full Post
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    How does skin color affect my ability to sleep?
    Researchers at Louisiana State University (LSU) had observed that more than half of the...  Full Post
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    How does lack of sleep affect people?
    One study used word-pair memorization exercises to demonstrate a link between sleep and memory...  Full Post
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    How does sleep affect productivity?
    Forgoing sleep for the sake of being “productive” -- something most of us have...  Full Post
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    Why are my teenager's sleeping habits changing?
    Studies have shown that during adolescence, circadian rhythms change. These include a shift in...  Full Post
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    How does lifestyle affect a teenager's sleeping patterns?
    Biological changes are an important part of the teen-sleep picture, but they don’t tell...  Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    How does a lack of sleep hurt my teenager?
    The consequences of sleep deprivation in adolescents are serious and wide ranging: low sleep in...  Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    How can I help my teenager sleep better?
    Set a schedule for the week. Good sleep habits don’t develop by accident. Having a set...  Full Post
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    What are natural treatments for insomnia?
    Relaxation techniques are considered a standard form of treatment for insomnia by sleep...  Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    How can lack of sleep hurt my relationship with my partner?
    Sleep can pose a number of challenges to relationships. Poor sleep can make for difficult...  Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    How can good sleep improve my relationship with my partner?
    A new study suggests that poor sleep may contribute to a lack of appreciation between romantic...  Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    What is restless leg syndrome (RLS)?
    Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes tingling, twitching, and crawling...  Full Post
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    How does lack of sleep contribute to weight gain?
    Ghrelin is a fast-acting hormone, produced in cells of the stomach, which spurs appetite and...  Full Post
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    How does proper sleep help athletes perform better?
    Studies of pro players in the National Football League and Major League Baseball found a link...  Full Post