It has become common to browse social media on your phone until your eyes are heavy enough to fall asleep. This is not recommended, though.
In this video, people confess what they do to fall asleep, and healthcare providers share their reactions and give tips for better sleep.
Stacia Woodcock, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky and is licensed in New York and Massachusetts.
Preeti Parikh, MD is the Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and served as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthiNation.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). About sleep.
Jareth, R., et al. (2018). Self-regulation of breathing as an adjunctive treatment of insomnia. Frontiers in Psychiatry.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). (2020). Creating a good sleep environment.
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