Sleep

Quality sleep is essential for your brain health, mood, physical health, and overall wellbeing. In fact, not getting enough sleep or having poor sleep hygiene can increase your risk of a number diseases and disorders. Find out how to prioritize sleep and improve sleep quality.

Sleep Basics

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How Much Sleep You Need, According to Experts

Medications and Supplements

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More Americans Are Taking Melatonin Than Ever Before—Despite Potential Health Risks
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How Safe Is It To Take Melatonin Every Night?
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What To Know About Taking Magnesium To Sleep Better

Tips for Improved Sleep

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The Simple 4-7-8 Breathing Technique Can Help You Relax and Sleep Better—Here's Why
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9 Reasons Why You Can't Sleep and What To Do About It
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Can't Fall Asleep? 12 Tips for What To Do

Explore Sleep

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Study: Shift Work May Impair Cognitive Function
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Thinking You Slept Well Might Matter More for Your Mood Than What Your Tracker Says
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How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?
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How To Take The Best Power Nap
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How Summer Affects Your Sleep—And What You Can Do About It
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Here's How to Get the Sleep Amount—and Quality—You Need
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What Is Circadian Rhythm?
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The 4 Stages of Sleep And What Happens in Each
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10 Ways To Fall Asleep Fast
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Need to Stay Awake? Try These 9 Tips
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Not Getting Enough Sleep Might Cancel Out Some Benefits You Get From Exercise
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This Is How Long You Should Nap for Optimal Brain Health
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Having Sleep Apnea Also Boosts Your Risk of Developing Long COVID, Study Shows
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Study: Melatonin Gummies May Contain Higher Doses Than What's on the Label
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What Really Happens to Your Body When You Hit Snooze?
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Study: Regular Exercise May Protect Against Side Effects of Poor Sleep
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Postponing Bedtime By Just 34 Minutes Could Increase Your Risk of High Blood Pressure
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The Ultimate Guide to Sleep Sounds: Pink Noise, Brown Noise, and White Noise, Explained
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Is Daylight Saving Time Ending? How the Sunshine Protection Act Could Impact Health
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Study: Too Little or Too Much Sleep May Increase Your Chance of Infection
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Is Mouth Taping Dangerous? Why Experts Warn Against Trying TikTok's Latest Trend
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Rising Temperatures Make Sleep a Challenge—Here's How To Stay Cool and Get Some Rest
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Older Adults Who Sleep Less Are More Likely to Develop Multiple Chronic Diseases
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Sleep Awards 2022: 30 Products to Help You Sleep Better
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The Latest Downfall of Not Getting Enough Sleep? It May Make You Selfish
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Sleep With Your Phone in Bed
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Seven Hours of Sleep Is Ideal for Most Adults, Study Finds
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What Is Catathrenia (Nocturnal Groaning)?
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Is Staying Up Late Bad for You?
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What's the Best Sleep Drink?
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Unexpected Sources of Caffeine to Try
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Waking Up With Anxiety in the Middle of the Night
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Is It Bad To Sleep With the TV On?
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6 Bedtime Behaviors for a Good Night's Sleep
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What Is Nocturia?
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Is Sleeping In on the Weekend Bad for You?
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The Best and Worst Foods to Eat Before Bed
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A Sleep Coach Made a Big Difference in My Sleep
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What Causes Nocturia? 13 Reasons You're Constantly Getting Up to Pee at Night
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Reasons Why You're Getting Up To Pee So Much at Night
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Sleeping a Lot—And What It Could Mean
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16 Fatigue Causes To Know
5 Foods That Are Keeping You Awake at Night
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What Insomnia Feels Like: You're Always Tired but Not Sleepy
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Tips for Better Summertime Sleeping
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3 Signs Your Mattress Is Too Soft
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10 Products That May Help You Sleep
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How To Fall Asleep When You’re Too Stressed To Sleep
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Sleep Better and Painfree With the Purple Pillow
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How To Stop Snoring, According to Sleep Experts
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9 Sleep Apnea Symptoms You Need to Know, According to Experts
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Is It Bad To Take Sleeping Pills Every Night?
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Weight Gain and Sleep Apnea: How 2 Patients Beat the Vicious Cycle
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What Is Orthosomnia? All About the Sleep Disorder You've Never Heard Of
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Pros and Cons of Dopamine Agonists and Other Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome
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How To Improve Your Winter Sleep
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Experts Explain Common Reasons for Sleep Problems
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Is Your Personality Ruining Your Sleep?
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This Surprising Side Effect of Too Little Sleep Could Make You Feel Even Worse the Next Day
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Financial Stress and Insomnia: Should You Try a Sleeping Pill?
Does Lettuce Water Make You Sleepy?
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What to Know About Sleep Deprivation, and How it Can Affect Your Health
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TV Personality Bevy Smith on How She Fixed Her Sleep Schedule After the Pandemic Ruined It