Search Results for: sleep tips

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August 21, 2025/Sleep

How To Get Better Sleep With Sciatica Pain

The pain of sciatica can make it hard to sleep. Like, really hard to sleep. Fortunately, there are adjustments you can make and steps you can take to ease your pain and finally get a …

Elder person awake at night sitting on bed in the darkness.

October 25, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

How Does Dementia Affect Sleep?

… Dr. Carriere and behavioral sleep medicine expert Michelle Drerup, PsyD, DBSM, discuss the link between dementia and sleep. They also offer tips on what caregivers can do to help their loved ones and themselves.Sleep …

August 23, 2022/Children's Health

Should Your Baby Have a Bedtime Routine?

… Follow the routine every night and your baby will begin to understand when it’s time to sleep.”Try these six tips to set a sleepy tone:1. Focus on feedingNobody sleeps well with a …

An illustration of a adult and a child practicing meditation

July 6, 2022/Children's Health

Should Children Practice Mindfulness?

… is a healthy habit,” says Dr. Benore. “In many ways, it can be as important as exercise, sleep and healthy eating.”Tips to introduce kids to mindfulnessHere’s how to help your child learn how …

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Multiple alarm clocks showing how people with insomnia struggle to fall asleep.

May 4, 2020/Sleep

Here’s How You Can Overcome Insomnia

… ongoing insomnia and other symptoms.To use sleep aids safely, Dr. Foldvary-Schaefer says to follow these tips.Allow enough time for a full night’s sleep“Most sleep aids recommend that you devote a …

October 28, 2021/Sleep

Does a Bad Night’s Sleep Affect Your Health?

… falling asleep and staying asleep doesn’t always come easily. Dr. Gurevich offers these tips for natural sleep remedies.Set yourself up for success: Make sure you have a cool, quiet, dark environment to sleep …

woman with painful neck after sleeping pillow

December 10, 2020/Sleep

Is Your Pillow Giving You a Stiff Neck While You Sleep?

Is your pillow hurting your neck — and your sleep?The kind of pillow you choose and how you sleep on it makes a big difference in how rested you’ll feel when you wake up …

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March 16, 2021/Sleep

4 Simple Steps to Get You Back to Sleep Fast

… if your difficulty getting to and staying asleep isn’t due to health problems, here are some tips that can help you get back to sleep fast.Stop watching the clock. Marking off the minutes …

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September 24, 2025/Sleep

How To Fall Asleep Fast

Without any sleep issues, most people fall asleep within 10 to 20 minutes. But if it takes you 45 minutes to fall asleep, that’s OK, too. Everyone has a different circadian rhythm (or internal …

Caregiver laughing and reading to two happy kids on couch

February 12, 2025/Parenting

4 Signs Your Child Is Ready To Stop Napping

Napping during early childhood is invaluable. Your infant or toddler gets much-needed rest, and you get an hour or two of free time. But 1 in every 3 children have given up their nap …