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Michael J. Breus

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Why Do I Wake Up Tired?

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By Michael J. Breus
| Sleep Doctor
You Are Going to Bed at the Wrong Time, for YOU Remember you have a specific chronotype, and if you wake up at a time that is not consistent with your chronotype, it can make mornings miserable. For example, if you are a Wolf and you are waking up at 6 am, even if you gave yourself 8 hours to sleep, you will still feel terrible.
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Take the Original Chronotype Quiz

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By Michael J. Breus
| Sleep Doctor
You’ve likely heard the phrase biological clock, but do you know what yours actually says about you? Your biological clock dictates multiple processes in your body, including circadian rhythms like alertness and sleepiness, appetite, and mood changes throughout the day. Some people feel more energized and productive in the morning whereas others don’t hit their prime until later in the evening.
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An Expert Reviews the Best Sleep Tracker to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest

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By Michael J. Breus
| Yahoo Canada Verified
Over the past decade, we've seen a boom in gadgets that claim to track all sorts of health metrics, from heart rate to calories burned. Many of these wearables can also be used to measure the quantity and quality of your sleep. But how well do they really work? Michael Breus, Ph.D. (aka “The Sleep Doctor”, shares his honest review of four popular products in the following excerpt from his book, Sleep Drink Breathe. To improve at anything, it’s best to have metrics to measure your progress.
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