as in restlessness
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
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Whether magnesium or melatonin may be better for insomnia depends on several factors.
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Research suggests that stretching may improve insomnia.
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Other side effects can include erectile dysfunction, worsening symptoms in people with asthma, cold hands or feet, insomnia, and nightmares.
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Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 14 Mar. 2025
Whether magnesium or melatonin may be better for insomnia depends on several factors.
—Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Research suggests that stretching may improve insomnia.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
Other side effects can include erectile dysfunction, worsening symptoms in people with asthma, cold hands or feet, insomnia, and nightmares.
—Aviel Kanter, Glamour, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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