Sleep at 40 to 60: the 3 a.m. club, night sweats, and what the guidelines actually say
Trouble staying asleep is more common in women than men, and studies that followed women through their forties and fifties found it becomes more common across the menopause transition. This section covers what changes, what the research supports, and what belongs in a conversation with your clinician.
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Why you wake at 3 a.m. after 45
The brand's signature question. In production.Hot flashes at night: what the guidelines actually say
Hormone therapy, the non-hormone options with evidence, and what is not recommended. In production.Melatonin: what the evidence says
Limited evidence for long-term insomnia; mislabeled gummies; keep it away from children. In production.Magnesium for sleep: what the evidence says
A few small trials in older adults. In production.When sleep tips aren't enough: asking for CBT-I
The recommended starting treatment for chronic insomnia. In production.
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