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Cell Phone Use Can Lead to Insomnia

March 5, 2009 Dr. Mike Brooks Comments 0 Comment

This is from an article in Aug/Sep 2008 issue of Scientific American Mind by R. Douglas Fields: It appears that cell phone use prior to bedtime can contribute to insomnia. Cell phone use increases alpha brain waves. Alpha waves typically are high when the mind is trying to shut out the external world and…

Interesting Fact About Sleep Deprivation

December 16, 2006 Dr. Mike Brooks Comments 0 Comment

I had a previous post about the importance of sleep, so I wanted to add this interesting bit of information that I ran across in the latest issue of Men’s Health magazine. It contained a feature article about the perils of sleep deprivation, how it has such a negative effect on our mental and…

Help for Insomnia

August 7, 2006 Dr. Mike Brooks Comments 1 comment

Are you having trouble sleeping and need help for insomnia? I discussed the the importance of getting a good night’s sleep in a previous blog. If you have insomnia though, getting that good night’s rest is a challenge. There are a number of effective strategies you can try if you do have insomnia. Consider trying…

Dr. Mike Brooks

Austin Psychologist

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