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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:
    Is co-sleeping safe?
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    Does sleep apnea raise the risk for cancer?
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    Can poor sleep raise a person's blood pressure?
    Researchers from Italy’s University of Pisa said they’d found a strong association...  Full Post
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    Can yoga help me sleep?
    In one study, researchers included people with different types of insomnia, evaluating people...  Full Post
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    Can I get good information about infant sleep safety online?
    A recent study found that internet searches related to infant sleep safety often do not produce...  Full Post
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    What are complications of insomnia?
    Chronic insomnia is associated with a number of serious medical conditions: Insomnia is...  Full Post
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    How can I make sure online information about infant sleep is reliable?
    Choose your sources carefully. Studies indicate that Americans don’t pay a lot of attention...  Full Post
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    Can women have sleep apnea?
    Sleep apnea has traditionally -- and erroneously -- been seen as a “men’s...  Full Post
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    Should I sleep less to study more?
    It might seem like a reasonable sacrifice to give up a little sleep to hit the books late into...  Full Post
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    How does lack of sleep affect teens?
    Here’s some of what we know about how insufficient sleep can negatively affect teens:...  Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    How can lack of sleep affect vaccinations?
    A new study suggests that a lack of sleep may weaken the effectiveness of vaccines in the body....  Full Post
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    How does lack of sleep impact my immune system?
    Extreme lack of sleep can be as damaging to the immune system as stress. Researchers who...  Full Post
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    Can fatty foods affect my sleep?
    A diet made of up high-fat foods may diminish the quality of your sleep. To investigate the...  Full Post
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    Michael Breus, PhD answered:
    Why are sleep problems becoming more common?
    We’re living in a 24-hour “on” culture, fueled in large part by personal...  Full Post
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    How common are sleep problems in other countries?
    The truth is, we don’t know very much about sleep problems on a global level,...  Full Post