Healthy Sleep Habits
What you do before bedtime and your sleep environment play greatly into the quality of your Zzzs. Learn what habits can help you get the sleep you need.
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How to Build a Morning Routine for a Stress-Free Start to Your Day
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4 Ways Weighted Blankets Can Improve Your Well-Being, According to Science
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How Quality Sleep Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals
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Study Reveals Why Even a Little Light Can Disrupt Your Sleep Patterns
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How Long Should You Really Nap for Optimal Brain Function?
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Your Body Is Telling You to Take a Break: 15 Signs You Need More Rest
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13 Restorative Yoga Poses for Rest, Healing, and Better Sleep
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How to Boost Your Energy After a Sleepless Night
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Walking for Better Sleep: How Evening Strolls Can Improve Your Sleep
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Yes, You Burn Calories While Sleeping—Here's How Your Body Does It
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12 Sleep Hygiene Tips for a Better Night's Rest
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This Simple Tip Can Help You Adjust to the Daylight Saving Time Change
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How to Wake Up Early in the Morning: 12 Tips to Try
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Do Women Really Need More Sleep Than Men? Here’s What Sleep Scientists Say
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Mouth Taping for Sleep: Is It Safe and Does It Actually Work?
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This Supplement Combo May Be the Recipe for a Good Night's Sleep
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How to Sleep on Your Back for Optimal Rest
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We Asked Sleep Experts If 'Sleepmaxxing' Really Works. Here's What They Said
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How to Fall Asleep Fast: 6 Proven Tips Backed by Science
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These Types of Video Games Might Improve Your Sleep, Research Shows
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Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
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This Is How Much Sleep You Really Need When You're Older
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What Causes Jet Lag and What Can You Do to Manage and Prevent It
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This Viral Mental Exercise Could Help You Fall Asleep Quickly
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Does Warm Milk Help You Sleep?
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How to Reset Your Circadian Rhythm to Get Back on Track
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The Benefits of Sleeping With a Pillow Between Your Legs
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Resistance Training Improves Sleep Quality Better Than Cardio, Study Finds
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Is Sleeping Naked Good for Your Body?
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How to Sleep Better in Hot Weather, According to Sleep Experts
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Why Sleeping on Your Stomach Could Be Bad
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How to Sleep Better by Forming New Habits
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Why You Should Keep a Consistent Bedtime Every Night
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Forget About White Noise. Pink Noise Is Better for Sleep
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Can You Get Enough Melatonin in Food for Better Sleep?
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Sleep Chronotypes: Which One Am I?
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How to Balance Circadian Rhythms
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Brown Noise vs. White Noise vs. Pink Noise: Is One Better Than the Other?
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Melatonin for Kids: Dos and Don’ts for Parents
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Prone vs. Supine: Meaning and Benefit of Each Sleep Position
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Should You Take Selenium Supplements for Better Sleep?
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How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule in 2024
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Does a Full Moon Affect Sleep?
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
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Side Sleeping: Which Side Is Best?
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Can You Get a Headache From Lack of Sleep?
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How to Choose the Right Mattress for You
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Why a Good Night’s Sleep Is Important for Your Health
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What Is Pink Noise?
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What Time Should You Go to Bed?
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The Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Health Conditions
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How to Stop Oversleeping or Hitting Snooze
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Why You Should Stop Sleeping With Your Cell Phone (and How to Do It)
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The 10 Worst Habits That Ruin Sleep and Cause Insomnia
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How to Improve Your Sleep Habits
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Pros and Cons of a Polyphasic Sleep Schedule
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What Causes My Sunday Night Insomnia?
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How to Adjust to a New Time Zone
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Don't Lie Awake in Bed at Night
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How to Reduce Racing Thoughts at Night
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How Much Sleep Adults Need on Average to Be Rested
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Should You Use an Alarm Clock to Wake up From Sleep?
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How to Relax Before Bed