Hack your sleep health
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Are you kept awake by an annoying urge to squirm? You’re not alone: 10% of the U.S. struggles with restless legs syndrome. Here’s how the experts recommend managing it.
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Melatonin has become a go-to sleep aid for many people, but before incorporating it into your bedtime routine, learn about the side effects.
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Scientists have found Quolls need to sleep more to prevent their extinction. Meanwhile, Paul Rudd attributes his superhero physique to sleep.
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This decades-old technique can teach your baby to self-soothe and to sleep through the night.
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Thinking happy thoughts may lead to better sleep. Psychologists are researching the impact of thinking of happy memories as you drift of to sleep.
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Finding comfort in an inanimate object isn’t just for kids.
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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.
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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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