Blog | Dr. Joshua Tal, Sleep and Health NYC Psychologist

The Benefits of Adult Coloring for Sleep

Free printable adult coloring printables below. One of the latest trends in relaxation and mindfulness is adult coloring and there’s good...

Why Do I Have Nightmares?

I am often asked why we have nightmares, and the answer is complicated. A nightmare is a type of dream that is usually threatening or...

15 Expert Bedroom Remodel Tips For More Comfortable Sleep

We all want to get a good night’s sleep, but factors such as light and sounds from electronics can often distract us and wake us up in...

Why can’t I sleep after putting my kids to bed?

On your ride home after a long day, you may find yourself fantasizing about when you’ll finally be able to slip into bed and go to sleep....

Why does it take me about 30 minutes to 1 hour to fall asleep? Is it early insomnia?

A 30–60 min “sleep latency” - aka time to fall asleep - is perfectly normal. It really depends on a lot of things, but if it takes you a...

What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep?

By Allie Cooper Ideally, adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night for optimum health and wellbeing. However, in the US, more than 35%...

What is better? Get an extra hour of sleep in the morning or an extra hour of daylight in the eve?

For this one I do not think there is necessarily a right or wrong answer, but rather it is important to choose one and stick to it. If...

Is 1 Hour of Deep Sleep Enough?

It seems this question can be broken into two parts. First question: if a person were to get only one hour of deep sleep per night, would...

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What sleep cycle should I adopt to sleep as little as possible with no cognitive function decline?

Cognitive decline can have many causes and contributing factors: genetics, inflammation, health problems, sleep, aging, substances, etc.