Tips and Tricks

If “rise and shine” in your life is more like “hit snooze and whine,” try these ideas for making friends with your alarm clock.

When ‘Rise and Shine’ Is Easier Said Than Done

Lots of people set the alarm with the best of intentions, knowing that’s the time they need to get up to meet the day’s demands. But then the alarm clock seems to ring way before they’re ready to rise, so they’re hitting snooze and, eventually, running late. Something’s got ...

The only thing worse than a sleepless night is dragging yourself to work the next day. Learn how to cope when you’re sleep deprived with these tips.

Why You’re Not Sleeping Well

In a perfect world, every adult would get somewhere between seven to nine hours of sleep a night — the amount that experts say is needed for maximum health. But that doesn’t always happen. Approximately 65 percent of Americans report experiencing a sleep problem at least a few times each ...

Not all pillows are created equal. If you sleep on your side, these are the best pillows for you.

When it comes to pillows, one size does not fit all. Not only do different body types require different pillows, but your sleep style also makes a huge difference in the type of support you need from a pillow. And more specifically, if you’re someone who sleeps on your side, you need extra support to fill the space your shoulders create between ...

Nodding off during the day can be embarrassing. Discover why this happens and how to prevent it.

It happens all the time and it happens to everyone, at least now and then: falling asleep in inappropriate places or at inopportune times. If you’re with friends, it can be funny. But sleeping in a meeting or in the middle of an important lecture can be mortifying.

The problem is more widespread than you might imagine. A 2009 survey conducted by state health departments ...

Did you know that cherries can help you drift off into dreamland? Here, five tips to help you catch more zzzs this evening.

We’ve all been there. You snuggle down under the covers and wait for sleep — and wait and wait and wait. Up to 70 million American adults struggle with sleep disorders, which can reduce your productivity and raise your risk of illness. If counting sheep just isn’t cutting it, use our five simple steps to get more rest.

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Worries over the global COVID-19 pandemic were wrecking my sleep. These bedtime stories really helped.

For most of my life, falling asleep hasn’t been much of an issue for me. For a while, it wasn’t necessarily for the right reasons — I was so exhausted from work stress and not getting enough sleep in general, I would drift to sleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. But eventually, I made the effort to establish a bedtime routine and stick ...

Sleep aids help millions of Americans get a good night’s sleep, but experts agree they’re not a long-term solution.

About 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder or are sleep deprived, something that can affect their quality of life and pose serious health risks. Many of these people turn to medication at some point to help them get a good night’s sleep. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4 percent of adults age 20 and older ...

Your smartphone offers a number of apps all promising to help you get better sleep, but it can’t solve everything.

A number of new smartphone apps promise to help you get a better night’s sleep — but only if you tuck your phone in bed with you. Can this technology actually be helpful? Or will the light from your smartphone just be another distraction and source of disrupted sleep? Find out whether there’s evidence to back up these claims.

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The National Sleep Foundation’s annual ‘Sleep in America’ poll has found that the more people say they exercise, the more likely they are to also report sleeping well.

Good morning, America! With the first night’s sleep of National Sleep Awareness Week complete, how do you feel? If your answer is “not very good,” the National Sleep Foundation has some help to offer you.

According to their annual Sleep in America poll, the solution to your sleep woes may be simple: exercise.

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Falling asleep with the TV on or a dim night-light in your room may seem soothing. But these seemingly innocent light sources could also form barriers between you and healthy sleep.

Falling asleep with the TV on may ward off the bogeyman, but research suggests that, over time, too much light at night could interfere with healthy sleep, possibly increasing your risk of sleep disorders and other health problems. According to emerging research, sleep disorders and nighttime lighting may be making ...