Insomnia

Are you having trouble falling or staying asleep? Read all about what causes insomnia and what you can do to combat it.

How Can I Stop My Insomnia?

There are almost as many ways to treat insomnia as there are people who can't sleep. Here are the symptoms, risks, causes, and treatments for insomnia, including what you can do tonight to finally get a good night's sleep.

10 Former Insomniacs Share the Trick That Finally Worked for Them

There are almost as many insomnia treatments as there are insomniacs. Here's how people with insomnia overcame their sleepless nights.


13 Sleep Tips for When You Have Insomnia

Are you one of the more than 50 million Americans who have trouble sleeping? Michael Breus, PhD, aka The Sleep...


7 Types of Insomnia That Can Keep You Up at Night

Insomnia is more complex than just trouble falling asleep—and overcoming insomnia takes more than counting sheep. Here's what you need...


What Your Sleep Habits Are Trying to Tell You

Disrupted sleep can be a sign of a health problem. Here's what sleep experts say your sleep habits reveal about...

10 Natural Sleep Remedies That Actually Work

Looking for a good night’s sleep? Try these natural sleep remedies and find insomnia relief without drugs.


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Olympic Runner Gabby Thomas Shares Her Self-Care Secrets You Can Follow—Even If You’re Not an Athlete

Thomas, a two-time Olympic medalist, revealed about one popular workout: “You'd be surprised by how many of those classes are...

Tart Cherry Juice for Insomnia Is the Internet’s Latest Viral Trend—But Does It Work?

Tart cherry juice may not be a miracle cure, but there is some limited evidence supporting its efficacy in minimizing...


I Took Magnesium to Help Me Sleep for a Month—Here’s What Happened

Some certified health professionals suggest that magnesium is better for sleep than even melatonin. During a few weeks of...


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Lindsey Vonn Gets Candid about a 10-Year Health Struggle: “The Stress Made It Even Harder”

In an exclusive interview with The Healthy @Reader's Digest, the four-time skiing World Champion reveals she "tried everything" until she...


Can’t Sleep? A New Study Found This Solution Was More Powerful Than Melatonin

Snuggle up: if you've discovered that your melatonin supplement doesn't always do the job, a brand-new study may have found...

What Is Insomnia Light Therapy? Here’s How It Works

Light therapy may help certain sleep disorders, including insomnia. Here's what to know about its use in insomnia...


How Decluttering My Home Cured My Insomnia

A woman with insomnia reveals how the sleep disorder left her feeling exhausted, depressed, and overwhelmed. Then she...


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How One Woman Used CBD Oil to Sleep Better and Beat Insomnia

A woman with severe insomnia reveals how CBD oil helped ease her anxiety, and as a result, improved her...


Here’s How to Fall Back Asleep After Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

It's the middle of the night and suddenly, you're wide awake, unable to go back to sleep. Try these...


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The Weird Side Effect of Sleeping 6 Hours (or Less) a Night

Six hours never feels like enough sleep. Turns out, it’s not.

10 Medical Reasons Why You Can’t Sleep

Whether you can't get to sleep, stay asleep, or get truly restful sleep, there could be a medical reason....


8 Mistakes Insomniacs Make When They’re Trying to Fall Asleep

Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Waking too early, or starting the day feeling tired? These are the symptoms of...


8 Clear Signs You’re Headed for an Awful Night’s Sleep

Common daily habits could give you a surprise case of insomnia. Here's what to know to sleep better.


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11 ‘Harmless’ Habits That Actually Are Causing Your Insomnia

Some of the things you think will make for a better night’s sleep may actually contribute to your insomnia.


22 Ways You’re Probably Sleeping Wrong

There’s a right way to sleep, and it takes more than simply crawling into bed and turning off the light....


The Surprising Way You Can Trick Yourself into Falling Asleep

You’ll be shocked at how easy it is to finally get a full night’s sleep.


10 Bedtime Routines That Turned Insomniacs Into Sound Sleepers

Is your nighttime routine in need of a makeover? Clinical psychologist, Michael Breus, PhD, aka The Sleep Doctor, shares before...


This Is Literally the Most Boring Movie Ever Made—and It Could Be Just What You Need

How eight hours of counting sheep and staring at green pastures can get you in the mood... to sleep.


11 Weird Tricks That Really Do Help You Go to Sleep

These tricks from sleep experts may seem a weird at first, but one could prove to be your answer for...

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These 3 Flowers Ought to Kick Your Insomnia

Blackout curtains still not doing the trick? We uncovered studies that show how certain plants can deepen sleep and stop...


What to Eat to Cure Insomnia

These natural foods that promote relaxation might be just the ways to fall asleep.


Best Remedies for Insomnia

Don't suffer through another sleepless night without giving one of these tips a try!