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The Benefits of Bedtime Reading for Kids

Reading to your children before bed can help them get better sleep.

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What Are Vivid Dreams? 6 Possible Causes for Ultra-Memorable REM Sleep

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Why Wake Windows Are the Key to Better Sleep for Your Baby

Learning your baby’s wake windows, or the time they can stay awake before becoming overtired, can help them best sleep well from newborn days into toddlerhood.

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Thyroid Dysfunction and Sleep: What You Need To Know

Tackle thyroid dysfunction head-on so you can say goodbye to perpetual tiredness. Read on for tips on how to manage thyroid dysfunction so you can get back to catching great Zzz’s

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What’s a Sleep Paralysis Demon?

Find out what’s really going on when you have a "visit" from a scary nighttime creature, plus tips on how to cope.

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Sleeping Positions: Find the Best Position for Your Body

Tossing and turning or waking up in pain? Learn about different sleeping positions and which might be best for your sleep needs.

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Ayurveda and Sleep: How To Get Your Best Sleep Based on Your Dosha

Not sleeping well? Your Ayurvedic doshas might be imbalanced. Here’s how you can get your slumber back on track using wisdom from this ancient system.

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How Does Blue Light Affect Your Sleep?

Blue light is often described as a hindrance to good sleep. But what exactly is blue light, and how does it play a part in our sleep?

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We spoke to experts about what to do when pain makes sleep feels elusive. Hint? It comes with giving yourself a break. Read more.

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The average mattress lasts about 8 years, but there are many other signs of comfort and cleanliness to look out for when deciding whether you need to replace yours. Read more.