Hack your sleep health
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It’s natural to try to recover lost Zzz’s by staying under the covers, but new research shows that, while you may sleep longer after bad sleep, your sleep quality might suffer.
Night Shot Of Peaceful Couple Asleep In Bed Cuddling Together.
Ever look at your sleep tracker and see sleep latency as a marker? Here’s what it is, what it’s measuring, and why it changes as you age.
Woman pressing snooze button on early morning digital alarm clock.
New research shows that an erratic wake-up schedule can lead to worse sleep. Here’s why, and how to break up with your snooze button for good.
A woman laying face up on a table getting a neck massage.
It’s not just you: Massages have been shown to help prepare the body and mind for sleep, thanks to muscle relaxation and the serenity of closing your senses to stimuli from the real world.
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Summer breezes can bring mosquitoes and biting flies, especially if you’re camping. Don’t let that annoying buzz stop you from trying to enjoy a good night’s sleep. Here are the best ways to prevent bug bites at night.
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With new studies unsure of possible side effects from long-term melatonin usage, researchers are telling people not to use the supplement for chronic insomnia.
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1. Find time for self-care before lights-out

Dedicate 30-mins to "you" time during the day or before bed. This will help curb the urge for revenge bedtime procrastination.

2. Power down tech an hour before bed

Blue light can cause your brain to keep you up longer than you might want. Tuck your tech away for a smoother wind down.

3. Cool yourself down on hot nights

A drop in body temperature can signal to your brain that it's time for shut-eye. Cool your room or try a hot bath.

4. Try to wake up at the same time every morning

A consistent wake time sets the stage for good sleep habits. Plus, who doesn't love waking up naturally?
Sleep troubles?
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Your hips align the top and bottom halves of your body, and if they’re in pain, sleep won’t be easy. Here are some tips to help you find relief.
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Lower back pain can leave you tossing and turning. Here are some proven tips to ease the aches and get better rest.
Man touching sore shoulder after sleeping on it at night
Your sleeping position can cause shoulder pain — or worsen existing aches in your upper body. Here are the adjustments you can make to find relief.
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Cramping calves can keep you awake. Here are some expert-approved ways to sleep better with leg pain at night.
Illustration of two adults sleeping and being disrupted by disruptors, symbolized through icons
Sleepscore Labs asked 35,000 people about what wakes them up and found that women report more disruptions in their sleep than men. We broke down what those disruptors were and how they change over time.
A young woman dressed in gray loungewear lies on a purple acupressure mat with white spikes. Sleeping on an acupressure mat has helped some people with pain, stress, and anxiety before bed.
Fans say that lying on a spiked mat — a practice similar to Acupuncture — can relieve stress, pain, and anxiety before bed.
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