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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Eric Zhou, PhD Feed]]></title>
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                                <subtitle>Harvard Health Blog: You'll find posts from Harvard Medical School physicians and our editors on a variety of health news and issues.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2025-03-06T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Should you be sleepmaxxing to boost health and happiness?]]></title>
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                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Eric Zhou, PhD]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Sleep is a key pillar of health, and countless influencers on social media are touting a concept called sleepmaxxing. But what exactly is it? And how likely is it to deliver on claims of amped-up energy, a boost to the immune system, reducing stress levels, and improving your mood?]]>
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                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2025-03-06T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-sleeping-with-an-eye-mask-improve-learning-and-alertness-202402213017" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/does-sleeping-with-an-eye-mask-improve-learning-and-alertness-202402213017</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Eric Zhou, PhD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Our internal clocks regulate the sleep-wake cycle, and light establishes when we should feel wakeful or sleepy. Light exposure at night affects these natural processes, so researchers studied whether wearing an eye mask while sleeping might help learning and alertness.]]>
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                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Concentration &amp; Focus" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2024-02-21T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Don&#039;t want to go to bed? Dealing with bedtime procrastination]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dont-want-to-go-to-bed-dealing-with-bedtime-procrastination-202212122865" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dont-want-to-go-to-bed-dealing-with-bedtime-procrastination-202212122865</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Eric Zhou, PhD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Bedtime procrastination often interferes with getting sufficient quality sleep, which is a pillar of good health. If you are guilty of staying up too late, there are things you can do to try to change your behavior.]]>
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                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2022-12-12T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[&quot;Vitamin M&quot; &amp;mdash; is melatonin the cure for your sleep problems?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-m-is-melatonin-the-cure-for-your-sleep-problems-202203152703" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitamin-m-is-melatonin-the-cure-for-your-sleep-problems-202203152703</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Eric Zhou, PhD]]></name>
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                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[The CDC estimates that 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. For some, melatonin is believed to be a safe treatment option because it is a hormone produced by our bodies. But evidence of its effectiveness is lacking, and inconsistent quality of product is a concern.]]>
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                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <updated>2022-03-15T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can we prevent depression in older adults by treating insomnia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-we-prevent-depression-in-older-adults-by-treating-insomnia-202202162687" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-we-prevent-depression-in-older-adults-by-treating-insomnia-202202162687</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Eric Zhou, PhD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Depression is common among older adults, and insomnia doubles the risk of major depressive disorder. There is increasing evidence that treating insomnia in&nbsp;older&nbsp;people who have both insomnia and major depression has the potential to improve both their sleep and their mood.]]>
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                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <updated>2022-02-16T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Do weighted blankets help with insomnia?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-weighted-blankets-help-with-insomnia-202111152637" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/do-weighted-blankets-help-with-insomnia-202111152637</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Eric Zhou, PhD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Insomnia affects approximately 10% of adults in the United States, and it is common with mental illness. Insomnia is&nbsp;unlikely to get better on its own if not actively treated. Many people are interested in treatment options that do not involve prescription medications, and a study from Sweden investigated the effectiveness of a weighted blanket on insomnia symptoms for people with insomnia and mental health problems.]]>
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                        <category term="Mind &amp; Mood" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2021-11-15T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cancer survivors&#039; sleep is affected long after treatment]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cancer-survivors-sleep-is-affected-long-after-treatment-202110222623" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/cancer-survivors-sleep-is-affected-long-after-treatment-202110222623</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Eric Zhou, PhD]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[According to a new study, many people who have survived cancer treatment experience poor sleep long after treatment has ended. These people also reported emotional distress, financial hardship, and concern that their cancer might return. Many sleep disorders can be treated successfully, but an accurate diagnosis is essential to choosing the correct treatment.]]>
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                        <category term="Cancer" />
                        <category term="Stress" />
                        <category term="Sleep" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2021-10-22T06:30:00-04:00</updated>
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