Health Tip of the Week, sponsored by Baton Rouge General: What every woman should know about sleep problems

Unfortunately, women tend to have more sleep problems than men. Sleepless nights can happen at any stage in a woman’s life. Some of the most common reasons you may be tossing and turning are due to hormones, your lifestyle or even sleep disorders like sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome. Your menstrual cycle, menopause, eating habits, anxiety and even screen time can affect your sleep. Before talking to your doctor about trouble sleeping, it may be beneficial to track your sleep to determine how much sleep you are getting and when.

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