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Napping For More Than This Many Minutes Can Ruin Your Sleep

Dr. Michael Grandner, the director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, told the American Heart Association: “If you’re napping because it helps you get through the day, that’s probably a good thing.”


What to Eat and Drink for a Good Night’s Sleep

Dr. Michael Grandner was quoted in a New York Times article "What to Eat and Drink for a Good Night’s Sleep".


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Sleeping Bottle, a Melatonin-Free Sleep Beverage, Gains Popularity Amid Concerns About Melatonin Side Effects

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the U of A Sleep and Health Research Program Michael Grandner, PhD, was interviewed on The Dong-A Ilbo.


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6 Habits To Give Up If You Want To Sleep Better This Year

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the U of A Sleep and Health Research Program Michael Grandner, PhD, was interviewed on mindbodygreen.


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Curious about Dry January? What to expect — and how it works

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the U of A Sleep and Health Research Program Michael Grandner, PhD, was interviewed on NPR.


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How genetics may help determine your sleep

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the U of A Sleep and Health Research Program Michael Grandner, PhD, was interviewed on Good Morning America for the story "How genetics may help determine your sleep."


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Art and medicine: Helping tomorrow’s doctors

Amy Hu, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry and director of Medical Humanities for COM-T, is featured in this story about the innovative medical humanities workshops offered to first-year College of Medicine students.


Iran: The Chilling Methods of the Regime to Portray Opponents as "Mad"

Noshene Ranjbar, MD, associate professor of psychiatry, was interviewed by French publication L’Express for an article about the misuse/abuse of psychiatry occurring in Iran as human rights violations continue.


How to sleep when dealing with election stress

Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the U of A Sleep and Health Research Program Michael Grandner, PhD, was invited to ABC News Live and shared tips on how to get the sleep you need if you’re exhausted from thinking about politics.


Researchers aim to transform treatment for sleep disorders in military personnel

Researchers at the College of Medicine – Tucson’s Department of Psychiatry SCAN Lab will use a $3M grant from the Department of Defense to examine a noninvasive, drug-free treatment for sleep disorders.


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