Sleep Tips
Our Best Tips to Get a Good Night's Sleep, Every Night
How to Fall Asleep (And Stay Asleep)
Updated April 15, 2024
5 Ways to Get More REM SleepREM sleep is important for learning, memory, and creativity. Learn how much REM sleep you should be getting and how to get more REM sleep if you’re going short.
Updated April 3, 2024
Healthy Sleep Tips For Women of All AgesImproving sleep habits and your sleep environment may be more conducive to consistent and restorative sleep when you need it most.
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Take Charge of Your Sleep and Mental Health
Updated May 3, 2024
Somniphobia: Understanding the Fear of SleepAfraid of falling asleep? You may have somniphobia. Learn the signs, symptoms, and how to address bedtime anxiety.
ADHD and Sleep Problems: How Are They Related?
Updated April 30, 2024
ADHD and Sleep Problems: How Are They Related?Sleep and ADHD have a bidirectional relationship. Learn how ADHD can cause insomnia, and how improving sleep may improve ADHD symptoms.
Anxiety and Sleep
Updated April 23, 2024
Anxiety and SleepAnxiety is frequently connected to sleeping problems. Excess worry and fear make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.
How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm
Updated April 26, 2024
What Is a Siesta?Considering an afternoon nap? Learn more about the origins and benefits of the siesta, and how to add one to your routine.
Circadian Rhythm Fasting
Updated April 18, 2024
Circadian Rhythm FastingLearn about circadian rhythm fasting, a type of intermittent fasting in which a person eats earlier in the day to align meals with their internal body clock.
Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder
Updated March 22, 2024
Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm DisorderIrregular sleep-wake disorder is a rare sleep disorder that results in tiredness and unusual sleep hours. Learn causes and how to potentially prevent it.
Can’t Sleep? Learn Why
For decades, researchers have explored how sleep works and why we need it. What we know for sure is that a good night of sleep is irreplaceable. Forming healthy habits are the first steps to consistent, restful nights.
People wake up during the night for a variety of reasons. Learn why you might be waking up and how to fall back asleep.
Learn how to reset your circadian rhythms, including your sleep-wake schedule, through light exposure, exercise, strategic meal times, and more.
Your sleep environment is crucial to getting quality rest. Learn how to take advantage of visual and practical design to create the ideal bedroom for sleep.
Are you waking up in pain? It could be your sleep position. Learn about the pros and cons of different positions, and find the best sleeping position for you.
Exercise Tips for Better Sleep
Updated December 22, 2023
Should I Nap Right After My Workout?Feeling sleepy after your workout? Learn about the links between naps, exercise, and sleep and consider the pros and cons of taking a nap after exercising.
Sleep, Athletic Performance, and Recovery
Updated December 13, 2023
Sleep, Athletic Performance, and RecoveryTime for recovery, rest, & sleep is an integral part of reaching peak athletic performance. Learn how sleep can help athletes in this guide.
Exercise and Sleep
Updated October 11, 2023
Exercise and SleepSleep and exercise are closely intertwined. Learn how sleep can affect physical activity levels and vice versa.
How What You Eat Affects Your Sleep
Updated May 7, 2024
Alcohol and SleepMany people rely on alcohol to help them fall asleep, but their sleep quality may suffer in the long run. Learn more about how alcohol affects sleep.
Surprising Ways Hydration Affects Your Sleep
Updated May 7, 2024
Surprising Ways Hydration Affects Your SleepDehydration can lead to poor sleep, and poor sleep can often lead to dehydration. Learn how to stay hydrated at night and to avoid frequent bathroom visits.
Drinking Water Before Bed
Updated April 26, 2024
Drinking Water Before BedCould drinking water before bed help you sleep better? It may actually be more disruptive to sleep. We highlight what to consider about this nighttime habit.
Understanding Your Sleep
Sleep is deeply connected to our physical, emotional, and mental health. Yet many of us face nightly disruptions to our sleep, increasing the risk of various medical problems. Prioritize identifying and treating sleep issues before they negatively affect your daily life.
Proper sleep is an essential part of human functioning. Find out how much sleep you need, learn how to identify sleep problems, and get tips for better sleep.
Deep sleep repairs muscles, strengthens the immune system, and leaves you refreshed in the morning. Learn how much deep sleep you need and how to get more.
Is waking up at the same time each night normal? Learn more about potential reasons you might wake up each night at the same time.
Trying to find out why you have sleeping problems? Learn about the general causes of insomnia and how it can arise in the elderly, teens, and pregnant women.