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Addressing chronic insomnia may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and brain aging, with treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy showing promise in improving sleep quality and potentially protecting brain health.
The article discusses common sleep hygiene practices that may worsen insomnia, such as spending too much time in bed, avoiding screens entirely, and trying to optimize sleep excessively. It emphasizes that insomnia is complex and often requires evidence-based treatments like CBT-I or medication, rather than solely relying on traditional sleep hygiene tips.
Stellar Sleep, a startup focused on chronic insomnia management, has raised $6 million in seed funding to address the root cause of chronic insomnia through their mobile app, which utilizes psychology-based methodologies to help users re-learn how to sleep well. The app, priced at $60 a month, offers a personalized program combining various therapies and techniques, and has been found to be 50% more effective than sleeping pills. The funding will be used to expand content, curriculum, and clinician partnerships to enhance user experience and scale the program to reach more individuals suffering from chronic insomnia.