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What patients need to know about insomnia treatments


 

References

In “How is insomnia treated?” the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute covers the basics about commonly used insomnia treatments. Available at http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/inso/treatment, this resource describes lifestyle changes, cognitive behavioral therapy, and both prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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