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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 Choose the Perfect Time to Go to Bed
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
The Best and Worst Sleep Positions for Health Conditions
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Marpac Dohm Classic White Noise Sound Machine
The 8 Best Sound Machines for Sleep of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Learning how to avoid hitting snooze may require determining your sleep needs and fixing causes of excessive morning sleepiness
How to Stop Hitting Snooze on Your Alarm Clock
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Make Your Mornings Easier With These Simple Solutions
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Wake Up! Simulate Dawn With a Sunrise Alarm Clock and Wake Easier
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Man using cell phone in bed
Why You Should Not Sleep With Your Cell Phone at Night
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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How to Ruin Sleep: 10 Bad Habits and the Worst Ways to Cause Insomnia
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Essential oils on a market Stall like lavender may help to improve sleep and treat insomnia
How You Can Sleep Better Tonight by Trying Home Remedies
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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What's the Best Temperature for Sleep?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Sleeping in Shifts: The Pros and Cons of a Polyphasic Sleep Schedule
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Discover the Best Sleep Rituals and Routines to Relieve Insomnia
Fact checked by James Lacy
Sunday night insomnia may be worsened by sleeping on the weekends, naps, caffeine, and alcohol use
What Causes My Sunday Night Insomnia?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Jet Lagged? How to Adjust to a New Time Zone
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Consider 5 Factors to Create an Optimal Bedroom Environment for Sleep
Fact checked by James Lacy
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How the Soothing Tones of White Noise Can Help You Sleep Better
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Businessman sleeping on airplane
5 Ways to Sleep Better on an Airplane
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
A woman taking a nap on the couch
Discover the Many Health Benefits of Power Naps
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Do Your Sleep Needs Change As You Age?
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Lying awake in bed at night may worsen insomnia and can be improved with stimulus control
Improve Insomnia by Avoiding Time Spent Lying Awake in Bed at Night
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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How Much Sleep You Need Depends on Age and the Individual
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Toddler sleeping
How Much Sleep Do 2-Year-Old Toddlers Need?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
A women suffering from insomnia.
How to Reduce Stress and Racing Thoughts at Night
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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How Much Sleep Adults Need on Average to Be Rested
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Zeitgebers are time signals that can naturally enhance sleep via the circadian rhythms and biologic clock
How Zeitgeber Time Signals Reset Sleep, Internal Clock
Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD
Circadian Rhythms and Biological Clocks
How Circadian Rhythms Are Affected by Your Environment
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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Should You Use an Alarm Clock to Wake Up From Sleep?
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Sleep deprivation and a sleep debt can be dangerous while driving and can be paid off with more sleep at night and napping
You're Broke! 6 Surefire Ways to Pay Off Your Sleep Debt
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Man relaxing before bedtime by listening to music to feel sleepy
The 6 Best Ways to Relax Before Going to Bed
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Multiple lattes lined up on a table
How Does a Caffeine Nap Work?
By Brandon Peters, MD
The causes of early morning awakenings can include sleep apnea and insomnia
Reasons You Always Wake up Early
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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How to Wake up Rested in the Morning
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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The 9 Best Sleep Masks of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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The 10 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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10 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight
Medically reviewed by Robert D. Sadaty, MD
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How to Fix Your Insomnia in 30 Days
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
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Sleep Texting: Can You Send Text Messages While Asleep?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Is Late Coffee Ruining Your Sleep?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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Skip the Nightcap: How Long You Should Wait to Go to Bed After Alcohol
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Eating too late may contribute to heartburn and insomnia if you don't wait long enough between eating and going to sleep
Timing of Last Meal May Contribute to Nighttime Heartburn or Insomnia
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Woman reaching for snooze button
Make the Bedroom a Sleep Sanctuary by Removing Electronics
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Sleepy teenager in car
Should You Let Your Teenager Sleep in to Optimize Sleep?
Fact checked by James Lacy
Woman turning off her alarm clock from bed
How Less Sleep Affects Your Metabolism and Prevents Weight Loss
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Man resting on the job
Knowing the Difference of Sleepiness and Fatigue Can Help Your Treatment
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Better Sleep
Rise and Shine! Sleep Better and Wake Up at the Same Time Every Day
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
Keep a regular schedule to improve teens' sleep
Help Your Teen Sleep Better With 5 Simple Tips and Recommendations
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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How Morning Sunlight Can Improve Your Sleep
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Can the Sleep Cycle App Fix Your Sleep?
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Sleepless Young Woman with Insomnia in Bed, Watching Alarm Clock
Why Are You Getting Up so Much to Pee at Night?
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
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Should You Go to Bed Only When You Are Tired?
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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The 7 Best Pillows for Back Sleepers of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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Fall Asleep Faster by Fixing Your Bad Sleep Hygiene
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Woman reading digital tablet in bed to stay up late
9 Simple Recommendations for Staying up Late
Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD
Woman under blanket
The 8 Best Weighted Blankets of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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How Alcohol, Stress, and Caffeine Can Decrease Your Quality of Sleep
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
Fitness trackers may track sleep with wearable technology by measuring movements, heart rate, or other factors
How to Use Fitness Trackers to Improve Sleep and Ease Insomnia
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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How Selecting a Sleep Number Mattress May Improve Your Sleep
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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How to Calculate the Sleep Needs for Every Age
Fact checked by James Lacy
Coffee or caffeine consumption in children or teenagers may stunt growth due to impacts on sleep and growth hormone release
Caffeine Use May Contribute to Sleep Deprivation and Impact Height
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Anxious Sleep May Be Eased Simply, Survey Suggests
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD