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Our Ancestors Might Hold the Key to Getting Enough Sleep

A different way of sleeping could help you score some more shut-eye.

Natalie Harmsen

January 10, 2022

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Poor Sleep Linked to Mental Illness, Large-Scale Study Says

Here's what we know about the role sleep plays in mental health.

Dragana Kovacevic

October 18, 2021

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How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? This Study Breaks it Down

One in three adults don't get enough shut-eye.

Laura Grande

July 29, 2021

Health

Foods to Eat (and Avoid) to Help You Fall Asleep Faster

Craving a salty snack before bed? You may want to skip that.

Dragana Kovacevic

July 27, 2021

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Just One Night of Sleep Loss Can Affect Your Health, Study Says

One more reason you shouldn't pull an all-nighter.

Dragana Kovacevic

July 23, 2021

Health

Why You Get Nightmares and How to Stop Them

These tips will help you get better sleep.

Doug Murray

July 12, 2021

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Your Fave Catchy Songs Could Be the Reason for Poor Sleep

Taylor Swift's hits could be having a negative impact on your sleep.

Laura Grande

June 11, 2021

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Wellness

How to Use Lucid Dreaming to Heal

Our subconscious can hold much more than initially meets the (third) eye.

Shadi Bozorg

April 19, 2021

Self

11 Sleep Myths You Probably Think are True

From sleep debt and snoring, to dreaming and beyond, World Sleep Day on March 19 sheds light on this nightly topic.

Dragana Kovacevic

March 16, 2021

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My Story

I Tried Sound Therapy and Had the Best Nap of My Life

Lending an ear to the alternative therapy that’s been making some noise.

Alexa Keeler

February 2, 2021

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The Moon Affects Our Sleep Cycles, Research Finds

It’s time for bed, the lights are out — but you’re wide awake, tossing and turning.

Dragana Kovacevic

February 2, 2021

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My Story

This is How I Fought Insomnia and Won

A sleep-stressed writer battles for rest — winning with an unexpected sleep aid.

Brittany Devenyi

January 25, 2021