Friday Favorites: How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep Without Sleeping Pills
Apr 17, 2026•Channel
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Published1 month ago
Duration6:08
Video IDZOQPCAsVN2g
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
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Video TypeRegular Video
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Views20.1K
Likes666
Comments34
Engagement Rate3.49%
Likes per 100 views3.32
Comments per 1K views1.69
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Taking even less than 18 Ambien-class sleeping pills in an entire year may triple the risk of dying prematurely.
Is Six Hours of Sleep Enough? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-six-hours-of-sleep-enough/). See the video to find out.
My videos on melatonin are How to Treat Jet Lag with Melatonin-Rich Food (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-treat-jet-lag-with-melatonin-rich-food/) and Are Melatonin Supplements Safe? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/are-melatonin-supplements-safe/).
Should you take Melatonin Supplements for Sleep and Anti-Aging? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/melatonin-supplements-for-sleep-and-anti-aging/). Check out the video.
You may also be interested in How Much Sleep Is Needed for Glymphatic Flow (Brain Cleaning)? (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-much-sleep-is-needed-for-glymphatic-flow-brain-cleaning/) and The Best Sleeping Position for Glymphatic Flow in the Brain (https://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-best-sleeping-position-for-glymphatic-flow-in-the-brain/).
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-Michael Greger, MD FACLM
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