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With racing thoughts and noises outside, falling asleep isn’t always easy. Learn about how to get a better night’s sleep.

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Here’s the Best Position to Sleep in If You Snore, Says a Sleep Doctor

It's natural to think snoring is a result of what's happening in the nose and the nasal passage, but a Stanford sleep medicine doctor says another issue should concern some snorers most.

Nate Berkus Just Shared His #1 Best Design Secret for a Better Night’s Sleep

The iconic home designer, husband, and father of two shares his family's tips for powering down that help...


These Are the 2 Biggest Factors That Affect Sleep When You Travel, Says an Insomnia Specialist

Vacation days are too precious to spend your time tossing and turning through the night. Here's why travel can screw with...


Is a “Sleep Divorce” on the Horizon? First, Try These 4 Anti-Snoring Products

Whether it's for you or a snoring spouse, this list can help you you rest better, together.


Here’s How Long the Best Nap Lasts, a Neuroscientist Says

Nappers, you're going to love this. Plus, here's how to recharge when you can’t get a nice afternoon...

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Is Magnesium Glycinate a Sleep Game-Changer? Here’s Why a Dietitian Gives This Supplement a Nod

Could magnesium be the most overlooked key for easier, more restorative sleep? Research shows it's possible you're not eating...


The One Thing This Sleep Doctor Is Gifting Everyone This Year

A sleep gift that helps ease anxiety and promotes calm, leading to better Zs, is perfect for everyone on...


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Can Valerian Root Help You Sleep?

Valerian root has been used as a natural sleep aid for centuries. Learn about how it works, how to...


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11 Best Bedtime Teas to Help You Sleep

The benefits of tea may extend to your sleep, too. Here are teas that can help you sleep, according...


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10 Best Pajamas for Women, If You Can’t Sleep Naked

Here are the best pajamas for women, by fabric. Plus, a sleep doctor explains why wearing the right pajamas could...


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...


9 Best Sleep Sound Machines for a Good Night’s Sleep

If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, whether it's from outside noise or tinnitus, a sleep sound machine...


3 AM and Wide Awake? Here’s How to Sleep Through the Night

If you wake up in the middle of the night and stay awake, you're experiencing fragmented sleep. Here's what's...

Will Red Light Help You Sleep? What Experts Say About Sleeping With a Red Light

You might know that blue light may strain your eyes and keep you awake. But what about red light?...


Should Your Dog Be Sleeping in Your Bed? Here’s What the Experts Say

We asked a panel of experts—including an allergist, a sleep expert, a relationship expert, and an animal trainer—to weigh in on...


How Circadian Rhythm Disorders Can Affect Your Sleep

An out-of-sync body clock does more than just leave you sleepy. It can affect your heart health, mood, and performance...


How to Wash a Weighted Blanket

For all the benefits they provide, weighted blankets don't require much more care than traditional bedding. Here are a few...


18 Sleep Quotes for People Who Love to Snooze

Getting a good night's sleep requires good sleep hygiene and a consistent schedule. If you value your snooze time,...


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Do Melatonin Gummies Work?

Melatonin, the sleep hormone, is a common supplement that comes in many forms, including gummies. Here's what you need to...


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What Is Somniphobia? What to Do If You Have Sleep Anxiety

Somniphobia, or sleep anxiety, is when extreme worry and fear about sleep keeps you up at night. Learn how...


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How to Wake Yourself Up in a Natural and Easy Way

Rise and shine sounds good, but it isn't always easy to drag yourself out of bed—much less be happy about...


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There’s a Scientific Reason You Can’t Stay Awake in Boring Meetings—Here’s Why

Scientists understand why we get sleepy when we're bored—and how to fight the urge to drift off.

What It’s Really Like to Have Narcolepsy

For people with this chronic sleep disorder, there is no corner of life that narcolepsy hasn't touched. Julie Flygare's...


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6 Sleep Routine Tweaks to Transform Your Health

Want to have more energy? Be more positive? Run a faster 5K? Here’s how to adjust your sleep habits to...


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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12 Innocent Habits That Are Completely Ruining Your Sleep Quality

You'd be surprised by how much that last cup of coffee, digital screen, or late-night eating is affecting your ability...


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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...


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...