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Science-backed tips and insights to improve your sleep

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikApr 4 · 3 min read

How to Choose a CBT-I App: Evidence-Based Insomnia Apps Compared (2026)

Compare the top CBT-I apps for insomnia in 2026: Zomni, Sleep Reset, Stellar Sleep, Insomnia Coach, SleepioRx, and CBT-i Coach. Evidence-based evaluation framework with pricing, clinical validation, and language support.

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikMar 31 · 3 min read

Trazodone for Sleep: Side Effects, Dosage, and Long-Term Reality in 2026

Trazodone is the most prescribed off-label sleep aid in the US. Learn how it works, the common side effects, and why CBT-I is the recommended first-line treatment.

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikMar 31 · 3 min read

Why Your Melatonin Stopped Working — And What to Do Instead

Melatonin stopped helping you sleep? You're not imagining it. Here's the science behind melatonin tolerance, why it was never designed for chronic insomnia, and what works better.

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikMar 31 · 3 min read

Doxepin for Sleep: What Your Doctor Might Not Tell You

Doxepin (Silenor) is FDA-approved for insomnia at low doses. Here's what the clinical data actually shows — and when behavioral therapy is the better long-term choice.

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikMar 31 · 3 min read

Hydroxyzine for Sleep: Does It Actually Work? A Sleep Specialist Explains

Hydroxyzine is widely prescribed off-label for insomnia. Learn how it works, its real limitations, and why behavioral approaches like CBT-I outperform it long-term.

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikMar 31 · 3 min read

How to Fall Asleep Faster: 7 Science-Backed Techniques for 2026

Struggling to drift off? Explore 7 science-backed techniques to fall asleep faster in 2026, from the Military Method to Stimulus Control and 4-7-8 breathing.

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikMar 31 · 3 min read

The Ultimate Guide to CBT-I: The Science-Backed "Gold Standard" for Chronic Insomnia

Learn why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold standard for chronic sleep issues. A complete guide to its components and 2026 clinical evidence.

Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikMar 31 · 3 min read

CBT-I vs. Sleep Apps: Why Your "Tracker" Isn't Fixing Your Insomnia in 2026

Discover why passive sleep tracking isn't enough to fix insomnia in 2026. Learn why CBT-I remains the gold standard for chronic sleep issues vs. basic trackers.

8 Sleep Habits That Secretly Wreck Your Rest (And What to Do About Them)
Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikNov 19 · 3 min read

8 Sleep Habits That Secretly Wreck Your Rest (And What to Do About Them)

How to Fall Asleep Fast: 9 Tips for Better Sleep
Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikOct 17 · 3 min read

How to Fall Asleep Fast: 9 Tips for Better Sleep

Best Sleep Apps of 2026: Expert Picks That Understand Your Night
Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikSep 30 · 3 min read

Best Sleep Apps of 2026: Expert Picks That Understand Your Night

Explore the best sleep apps of 2026 including Rise, Sleep Cycle, Zomni, and more. Find the right app for your lifestyle, whether you need insights, audio immersion, or ritual-based support.

I Couldn't Sleep — So I Built a Solution
Maksim Alekseichik
Maksim AlekseichikAug 20 · 3 min read

I Couldn't Sleep — So I Built a Solution

By Maksim, co-founder of Zomni. How personal struggle with insomnia and orthosomnia led to creating a CBT-I based sleep app.