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Can cannabis help improve my sleep?
Q: Dear Dr. Greg,
I’m having a hard time sleeping, and I wonder if cannabis might help. It takes me a while to fall asleep, and I wake up too often at night. During my playing years (I’m a former pro baseball player), coach stressed the importance of sleep. Now that I’m retired from sports, I want to protect my health and straighten out my rest. What’s your advice?
Jeff | Retired MLB
A: Dear Jeff,
I’m thrilled that you want to improve your sleep. Along with proper diet and exercise, high-quality sleep is essential to keep your body strong and mind sharp. We have some interesting new information about cannabis and sleep.
Tired during the day with sleep issues
Q: Dear Dr. Greg,
I feel tired a lot during the day and my partner tells me that I snore. What can I do to feel better?
Fred
A: Dear Fred,
If you snore at night and feel tired during the day, you might have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). When you have OSA, the back of your throat partly closes up when you're trying to breathe at night…