Wellness

Fall Asleep to These 7 Adult Bedtime Stories, Apps, and Podcasts

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Bedtime routines

The best ways to wind down.

What Is Box Breathing and How Does It Help You Get to Sleep?

February 1, 2022

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How Sleep Hypnosis Calms Overactive Minds Towards Dreamland

May 12, 2021

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It’s Time to Fall Back: 12 Feel-Good Ways to Use Your Extra Hour

October 7, 2024

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Hack your sleep health

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Is Icing Your Vagus Nerve the Secret to Better Sleep?

Stimulating your vagus nerve with an ice pack on your chest could help you feel relaxed at bedtime, but snuggling against a bag of frozen peas isn’t the only way to improve your sleep.

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How Bad Is It to Sleep with the TV On?

We talked with professionals who gave us expert advice on why and how to wean yourself off using your television as a bedtime sleep aid.

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Can Sleeping In Improve Your Health?

You snooze, you lose? Not so fast! Studies show that sometimes sleeping in may improve your health and performance.

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Everything You Need to Know About Taking a Nap

Everyone needs a pick-me-up nap now and then. But if you decide to take one, how long should a nap be?

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How Revenge Bedtime Procrastination Is Wreaking Havoc on Your Sleep

Endless scrolling at night or binge watching your favorite TV show can become a way to regain a sense of control, but it can have huge consequences.

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Social Jetlag: How Our Schedules Upend Our Sleep

Data reveals that our work schedules and social lives can give us sleep issues not unlike traveling from Miami to Los Angeles every week.

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Tips from Sleep Experts™ and sleep editors

1. Find time for self-care before lights-out

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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

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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

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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

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A consistent wake time sets the stage for good sleep habits. Plus, who doesn't love waking up naturally?

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How to Get Good Sleep with a Newborn

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Parenting

Tip for raising children with healthy sleep habits

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The Nanit is Helping Babies — and Parents — Sleep Through the Night

January 28, 2022

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Excerpt of “Hello Sleep” By Dr. Jade Wu

February 7, 2023

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Relationship Between Postpartum Depression and Sleep

May 2, 2023

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Sleep troubles?

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What Exactly Is a Parasomnia?

Have you ever seen someone sleepwalking or been awakened by someone’s sleep talking? Each is a type of sleep issue known as parasomnias.

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What Is Somniphobia?

It's not uncommon to have a phobia, in fact 19 million Americans admit to having one. However, the fear of falling asleep, or somniphobia, is on the rarer side.