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

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.