Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
Quick fact
The American College of Physicians strongly recommends CBT-I as the first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, and studies show it helps people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer, often without any sleeping pills.
Why this is interesting
You've probably tried counting sheep or warm milk before a big night—but what if the real culprit behind insomnia is the very effort you're spending trying to sleep?