Hack your sleep health
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New smart light technology claims to outsmart the slumber-stopping effects of evening screen time. But does it work? We asked two experts to enlighten us.
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Can a pillow-like robot coax our bodies to fall asleep faster? The idea isn’t as farfetched as it may sound.
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Helping young kids get a healthy night's sleep is both an art and a science. On the “science" side of the sleep equation, there are all sorts of relevant considerations, from pacifiers and safe sleep recommendations to common sleep patterns and problems, that can leave parents and children weary.
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Most of us have rambled strange gibberish in our sleep at some time or other. And some of us may find out in the morning that we’ve been roaming the house while still unconscious to the world.
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Quiet anxiety and fall asleep faster with these doctor-approved tips.
Chamomile tea can be a natural sleep aid
How nature’s remedies can get you to sleep.
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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?
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.
A man sits upright in bed with the covers pulled over his knees. He sketches a doodle into a notebook. This article explores the relationship between sleep deprivation and creativity.
Creative types have been seduced by the idea for generations, but do you really have to be an insomniac to make great art?
A young man who may be suffering from covidsomnia rests on the bed, trying to get a good night's sleep.
Yes, Covidsomnia is real. Here are some tips for managing sleeplessness in a pandemic.
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A lot depends on your situation and comfort level. Here’s what to know about getting a diagnosis and treatment plan for sleep apnea.
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We asked experts to debunk sleepwalking myths, and learned, yes, you can and probably should wake up a sleepwalker.
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Have you ever managed to finally drift off to sleep only to be startled awake by a free-falling sensation? Learn about those sleep starts and what causes the common phenomenon.
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