Hack your sleep health
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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Your menstrual cycle may be messing with your sleep schedule. Learn everything you need to know about period insomnia and how to combat it.
Matt Walker deliver his "Sleep is your superpower" TED Talk
You may not fall asleep while watching a TED talk, but these videos will inspire and motivate you to improve the quality of your sleep.
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Was it the coffee, nap, or skipped exercise? Here's how logging your habits and sleep patterns can help pinpoint what’s spoiling your slumber.
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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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Ever nod off for just a second or two before your head jerks back up? You may have experienced an instance of microsleep. Here’s what that is.
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No one wants to be tossing and turning unable to sleep at night. If you struggle with insomnia check out some of these treatment suggestions.
Two people sitting up in bed holding newspapers. Text reads: Sleep News, Week of April 7, 2023
This week scientists have found that poor sleep habits could double your risk of asthma and 90210 star Tori Spelling shares the a cautionary tale of why taking your contacts out at night is important.
A woman waking up from sleep in bed wearing a fuzzy red eye mask and pink striped pajamas.
From insomnia to sleep walking, sleep therapists treat sleep disorders of all kinds.
Two people sitting up in bed reading newspapers. Text reads: Sleep News, Week of June 2, 2023
A potential new treatment has been found for REM sleep behavior disorder while bed rotting is the newest Gen Z wellness trend.
Two people sitting up reading newspapers in bed. Text reads: Sleep News Week of June 30, 2023
What do humans and octopuses have in common? According to new research we both dream!
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