Hack your sleep health
Two people sitting up in bed reading newspapers. Text reads: Sleep News, Week of May 19, 2023
This week scientists dive into how we can control dreams through an in-depth study from MIT.
A person holding a pillow over their head at night, seemingly frustrated.
Lying in bed at night, even the slightest concerns can feel amplified, increasing your anxiety and making it hard to find sleep. Here’s why things can feel more stressful at night.
Man sleeping naked in bed
Going to bed in the buff has more health benefits than we realized.
blue-light-blocking-glasses.jpg
Blue-light-blocking glasses promise to shield our eyes and protect our sleep cycle so we can fall asleep easier at night. But do they really work?
A blue spray bottle on a light blue sheet with lavender flowers scattered around it.
Sleep sprays are supposed to help calm nerves and help you drift off to sleep sooner. However, sleep experts suggest managing your expectations.
A woman sleeping on a bed with her hand hanging off the edge.
While it can be concerning to wake up and have no feeling in one or both hands, sensation returns for most people after a few minutes. There are times when hand numbness can be concerning, though.
Woman reading paperback book at night with a bedside lamp

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

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

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

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

A consistent wake time sets the stage for good sleep habits. Plus, who doesn't love waking up naturally?
Sleep troubles?
A young woman sits at her home at desk, holding her glasses with one hand and gripping her forehead with the other. She is suffering from a headache due to burnout syndrome, which also impacts sleep.
When it comes to avoiding burnout, experts advise enforcing boundaries to help protect your social, mental, and sleep health.
Woman sitting with her legs up on an orange sofa, reading a book and using a black Theragun to massage her quad muscle.
Incorporating the Theragun Prime into my nightly bedtime routine helped me get my best sleep in years.
Man clutching his stomach from acid reflux pain
Plus tips on getting relief that you can try before you go to bed and when you are in bed.
Girl texting on her phone in the middle of the night, wide awake
Nighttime awakenings are more common than not — but when should you start being concerned?
Tourist walking in the Redwood forest amongst tall trees, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
As I recovered from a fall of over 20 feet, I thought restful, consistent sleep was out of reach. Luckily, with the help of medical personnel and meditation, I now sleep better than I did before my injury.
Woman stretching her arms to massager her neck
Pain in the neck? Here are the best sleep positions and pillow tips to help you get good sleep.
This is not a valid email address.