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These days it seems like a good night’s sleep is hard. For many Canadians, comfort isn’t the culprit – it’s ongoing stress stemming from political uncertainty and economic tension keeping us up at night. The daily news cycle seems to be full of bad news, whether it’s stock market dips, the upcoming federal election, and threats of more tariffs and annexation from the President south of the border. All said, it can be hard to get quality sleep when the world outside feels unpredictable. Sleep can be difficult when stressful events keep popping up on our news feeds, but sleep is paramount for our health. It helps the body recover, improves cognitive function, and helps strengthen the immune system, among many other benefits. “Insomnia isn’t a one-day thing. It’s usually a series of habits and behaviours that have been developed over time,” she said. “A lot of people have just reached that tipping point where they don’t want to do this anymore — it’s been three or four months, and they are looking to get some relief.” Many insomnia cases she’s helping to treat date back to 2020 and stem from pandemic-related stressors and the onslaught of information overload
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