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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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What Time Should You Go to Sleep Based on Your Age?
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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How Sunrise Alarm Clocks Make Waking Easier
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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Reasons Why You Should Not Sleep With Your Cell Phone
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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The 10 Worst Ways to Ruin Sleep and 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 to Improve Your Sleep Habits
Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD
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The Best Temperature for Sleep
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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Pros and Cons of a Polyphasic Sleep Schedule
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Bedtime Routines and Sleep Rituals for Restful Sleep
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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How to Adjust to a New Time Zone and Avoid Jet Lag
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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The Importance of Your Bedroom Sleep Environment
Fact checked by James Lacy
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How to Use White Noise for Better Sleep
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Businessman sleeping on airplane
How to Sleep Better on an Airplane
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
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The Health Benefits of Power Naps
Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD
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How Sleep Changes With Aging
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Lying awake in bed at night may worsen insomnia and can be improved with stimulus control
Improve Sleep by Avoiding Lying in Bed Awake at Night
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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How Much Sleep Do You Really Need to Feel Rested?
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 Racing Thoughts at Night Due to Insomnia
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
Circadian Rhythms Are the Body's Biological Clock
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
Ways to Pay Off Your Sleep Debt and Avoid Deprivation
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Man relaxing before bedtime by listening to music to feel sleepy
Favorite Ways to Relax Before Bedtime and Improve Sleep
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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How Does a Caffeine Nap Work?
By Brandon Peters, MD
The causes of early morning awakenings can include sleep apnea and insomnia
Why Do I 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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How to Get a Better Night of Sleep
Medically reviewed by Robert D. Sadaty, MD
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How to Sleep Better in 30 Days With a Plan and Advice
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
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Can You Send Text Messages While Asleep?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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How Long Should You Wait Between Caffeine and Bedtime?
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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How Long to Wait Between Drinking Alcohol and Bedtime
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
How Long to Wait Before Sleeping After Eating
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
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Benefits of Removing the Electronics From the Bedroom
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Should Teenagers Sleep in to Avoid Insomnia?
Fact checked by James Lacy
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Why More Sleep Can Help You Lose Weight
By Mary Shomon
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Differences Between Sleepiness and Fatigue
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Better Sleep
Better Sleep Starts by Waking Up at the Same Time Daily
Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH
Keep a regular schedule to improve teens' sleep
5 Simple Tips to Improve Teen Sleep Habits and Insomnia
Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD
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Expose Yourself to Morning Sunlight for Better Sleep
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Review of Sleep Cycle App for Timing Awakenings
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
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What Causes You to Go to the Bathroom so Much 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 8 Best Pillows for Back Sleepers of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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How to Fix Your Sleep Hygiene
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Woman reading digital tablet in bed to stay up late
9 Ways to Stay up Late and Avoid Feeling Sleepy
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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Alcohol, Stress, and Caffeine Stealing Your 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 for Sleep Improvement
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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What Is My Sleep Number for a Select Comfort Mattress?
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
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How to Calculate Your Sleep Needs
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
Drinking Coffee and Stunt Growth in Children and Teens
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Anxious Sleep May Be Eased Simply, Survey Suggests
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO