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Whether you need help falling or staying asleep, our experts are here to help. They share insights on topics like how much sleep you need, why you’re waking up tired, sleep hygiene best practices, supplements and why trends like mouth taping are so dangerous.

Person sleeping in bed with cat cuddled up next to them.
August 15, 2023/Sleep

Good News: You Can Make Up for Lost Sleep Over the Weekend (Kind Of)

Rest up, but make sure you don’t oversleep — it can be as bad for you as undersleeping

couple sleeping in separate beds
August 7, 2023/Sex & Relationships

A ‘Sleep Divorce’ Might Be Exactly What Your Relationship Needs

Separate sleeping arrangements can improve sleep, mental health and even your partnership

Person sleeping with dog in bed on starry night background.
August 4, 2023/Sleep

Should You Be Sleeping With Your Pet in Bed?

If they affect the quality of your sleep, keep your pets out of your sheets

someone reaching toward alarm clock to turn off from bed
June 15, 2023/Sleep

Oversleeping: What Is It, Why Is It Happening and How Do I Make It Stop?

It’s normal to oversleep occasionally, but sometimes, there might be an underlying cause

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man sleeping on his stomach
June 12, 2023/Sleep

Is Sleeping On Your Stomach Bad?

Spending the night on your belly can cause pain in your back, neck and shoulders

woman in bed shoulder pain
May 26, 2023/Chronic Pain

Best Sleeping Positions for Pain

Finding a neutral position can ease stress on your back, neck and shoulders

A couple lie on a mattress at the store to test firmness.
May 24, 2023/Sleep

A Good Night’s Sleep Starts With a Good Mattress

Look for a firmer mattress and then make adjustments as needed

graphic of woman meditating on a bed
March 27, 2023/Sleep

How To Stop Your Mind From Racing and Get To Sleep

Tame racing thoughts with breathing exercises, screen time limits and connecting to your body

Person coughing in bed.

9 Ways To Stop Coughing at Night

Taking a warm shower before bed and drinking warm liquids throughout the day can help

Person sitting up in bed, looking tired
February 13, 2023/Heart Health

How a Lack of Sleep Contributes to High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure naturally dips when we sleep — and that dipping is crucial for a healthy heart

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