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Jun 24, 2024 | 
marketwatch.com | Chester Wu |Lauren Sherman |Brooke Helton |Steven Marshall
Learn more about sleep and mattresses with detailed research, rankings, and guides on buying online. Our Process Conduct robust research.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
marketwatch.com | Lauren Davis |Chester Wu
Pros Available in all states Provides video therapy Accepts insurance, FSA and HSA Cons Does not offer financial aid Brightside selects the provider for you No audio-only or live chat sessions To fully evaluate Brightside online therapy, our tester engaged with multiple features of the platform. To start, our tester found it very easy to create a member account. The questionnaire took her through the free assessment to see which personalized treatment plan would be best. Brightside mostly...
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
marketwatch.com | Lauren Davis |Chester Wu
Accepts insuranceOfficers therapy and psychiatryLicensed providers in all 50 statesIn-network for certain insurance plansServices for individuals, teens and couples Talkspace is an online therapy company that provides counseling for individuals, teens and couples. The platform pairs people with board-certified, licensed therapists who can treat a range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
ncoa.org | Chester Wu |Steven Marshall |Susan Stiles
Understanding the impact of sleep on your overall health and following good sleep habits can help you manage chronic diseases as you age. Adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but about 1 in 3 of us report not getting enough rest. Sleeping less than six hours a night has been linked to dementia. Sleep problems can lead to chronic health diseases like cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
marketwatch.com | Lauren Davis |Chester Wu
Accepts insurance Video plus unlimited messaging with your provider Average cost is $30 per session, depending on insurance Specialists available for children, adolescents and adults Pros Unlimited email messaging with providers First sessions with psychiatrists are 60 to 75 minutes Specialists available for children, adolescents and adults Cons Must call to switch providers Questionable billing practices Services not available in every state During sign up, Talkiatry provides a brief...
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Nov 21, 2023 | 
marketwatch.com | Lauren Davis |Chester Wu
More than 34,000 therapists available Therapy for teens, adults and couples Live video, phone or text sessions Unlimited texting Pros Extensive network of 34,000 therapists Individual or couples therapy Communication available online or through the mobile app Provides emergency phone numbers to call or text if you are in crisis Cons Does not accept health insurance Therapists cannot diagnose mental health conditions Does not offer psychiatry for prescription medicine This platform makes it...
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Nov 17, 2023 | 
marketwatch.com | Lauren Davis |Chester Wu
Key Takeaways Here’s what you should know when looking for online mental health help:A psychiatrist is a board-certified doctor who specializes in mental health and can prescribe medication for certain conditions, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Psychiatrists can also refer patients to therapists for ongoing support.
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Oct 24, 2023 | 
ncoa.org | Lauren Davis |Chester Wu |Susan Stiles
At-home sleep apnea tests are cost-effective and convenient, but your results should be analyzed by an expert. At-home sleep apnea tests can help diagnose sleep apnea from the comfort of your bed. You should get a prescription from your doctor for an FDA-approved home sleep apnea test. An at-home test may not be as accurate as a monitored test in a sleep laboratory.
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Oct 20, 2023 | 
ncoa.org | Nicole Hernandez |Chester Wu |Susan Stiles
Consistent, quality sleep is important for maintaining a healthy weight. We’ve collaborated with weight loss professionals to tell you why. In the United States, 41.5% of adults over 60 are living with obesity. 35% of American adults don’t get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep. Adequate sleep duration and quality may help you lose and maintain weight. Studies show that restricted sleep affects hunger hormones, increasing your appetite and diminishing feelings of fullness.
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Oct 13, 2023 | 
ncoa.org | Lauren Davis |Patient Power |Chester Wu
Sleep is important for your physical and mental health. Learn about the sleep cycles your body goes through at night and how they can impact your health. A sleep cycle is the period of time when your brain and body rotate through sleep stages, moving from light to deep sleep to REM sleep. In a typical night, most people go through four to six sleep cycles, each lasting between 80 and 110 minutes.
