Sleep Tracking Is Just Making You More Anxious. Here’s What Science Says You Should Do Instead

Sleep scientists have a term for what’s happening: orthosomnia —trouble sleeping caused by the stress of trying too hard to sleep well. It was first described by researchers who noticed patients ...

Can’t Sleep? You’re Not Alone, but Experts Warn Against This Common “Fix”

More than one in five young adults said they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep. Recent research from the University of Michigan’s annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) Panel Study, ...

Can You Eat Your Way to Better Sleep? The Foods and Timing That Actually Help You Rest

From tart cherry juice to the timing of your last meal, the emerging science of chrono-nutrition reveals how specific foods ...
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What To Do When You Can’t Fall Back Asleep, According To Sleep Experts

Lately, I’ve been waking up every night in the middle of the night like clockwork. It’s a bit of a mystery as to why: I haven’t been feeling particularly stressed about anything—not work, not my ...

10 proven hacks to help you sleep better tonight, according to experts

Soaking in a warm tub or standing under a steamy stream about 75 to 90 minutes before bedtime can be a helpful sleep-better ...
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Do You Really Need 8 Hours Of Sleep Every Night? Why Experts Are Now Rethinking Everything

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Sleep may be the foundation of health, but there’s a lot of confusion around it. How much to get? How to ...
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Our six-year-old sleeps with us - my wife doesn’t care that we don't have sex

My daughter is six and she sleeps in our bed a lot. This started when she was a baby but has never completely stopped. Our ...
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This Is Exactly What To Do When You Can't Fall Back Asleep, According To Experts

Lately, I’ve been waking up every night in the middle of the night like clockwork. It’s a bit of a mystery as to why: I haven’t been feeling particularly stressed about anything—not work, not my ...

Neurosurgeon with 33 years of experience explains why you can’t sleep even when tired, shares 4 tips to rest better

If you are unable to sleep despite being tired, there's an overlooked aspect that contributes to it. Neurosurgeon Katakol ...
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14 Foods To Stop Eating Before Bed (If You Actually Want To Sleep)

Having trouble catching those vital Z's? Your late-night snack choices might be the culprit. While many people are aware of the effects caffeine has on sleep, there are other, sneakier foods that may ...
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You won’t sleep after you read this [opinion]

My husband is one of those people who can sleep anywhere, anytime. He can sleep sprawled halfway on and halfway off the sofa, in a straight-back chair, with three grands crawling all over him styling ...
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5 Proven Ways to Fall Asleep Faster

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Many people ...