Hack your sleep health
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Tossing and turning or waking up in pain? Learn about different sleeping positions and which might be best for your sleep needs.
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Some parents say sleep sacks are the key to helping infants get better sleep. Here’s what a sleep sack is, and when to stop using one.
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Don’t ditch your late-night snacks just yet. Here’s the breakdown of which foods will get you better sleep and when to eat them.
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Pink noise has become a popular option among color noises, and early research suggests it may help drown out those more distracting noises at night.
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With so many Americans sleep deprived, it’s no wonder there’s been a spike in sleep aids. Enter valerian root, a plant that has been used for centuries to help people sleep.
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When air quality improves, your sleep improves too. This is why air purifiers can be a secret trick to improving your breathing and sleep.
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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?
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Ever nod off for just a second or two before your head jerks back up? You may have experienced an instance of microsleep. Here’s what that is.
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No one wants to be tossing and turning unable to sleep at night. If you struggle with insomnia check out some of these treatment suggestions.
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This week scientists have found that poor sleep habits could double your risk of asthma and 90210 star Tori Spelling shares the a cautionary tale of why taking your contacts out at night is important.
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From insomnia to sleep walking, sleep therapists treat sleep disorders of all kinds.
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A potential new treatment has been found for REM sleep behavior disorder while bed rotting is the newest Gen Z wellness trend.
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What do humans and octopuses have in common? According to new research we both dream!
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