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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Pandemics, A Recession, And Civil Unrest Can All Contribute To Sleep Disorders

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on June 19, 2020 · COVID-19, the economic crash, and mass protests in the streets have all made it more difficult to get a good night's sleep, according to a Houston sleep expert.

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Apps Can Cut Blue Light From Devices, But Do They Help You Sleep?

Jon Hamilton. NPR

Posted on November 27, 2017 · Lots of phone and tablet apps promise to improve sleep by filtering out the blue light from device screens. But that won't help if the reason you're not getting enough shut-eye is caffeine or stress

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Plans to raise part of I-10, and Houston’s stress level (July 29, 2022)

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Posted on July 29, 2022 · On Friday's show: We learn why some residents are concerned about plans to raise a portion of I-10. Then, we discuss why Houston might be more stressed than other cities, according to a new survey. And we reflect on the film A League of Their Own on its 30th anniversary with the actress who played Marla Hooch.

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Monkeypox in Houston: Here’s what you should know

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