How To Get Sleep In Uneasy Times
Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.
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Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives
The number of workers getting less than seven hours of sleep a night is rising. Stress and our culture of constant connection may be to blame.
A Warm Bedtime Bath Can Help You Cool Down And Sleep Better
Research suggests a warm bath or shower an hour or two before bedtime can help you unwind and fall asleep faster. Why? It will help lower your core temperature, and that's a circadian sleep signal.
From Insomnia To Sexsomnia, Unlocking The 'Secret World' Of Sleep
Neurologist Guy Leschziner, author of The Nocturnal Brain, says the brain can be in different sleep stages at once — which explains why people sometimes walk, eat and even have sex when sleeping.
Nappuccinos To More Weekend Z's: Strategize To Catch Up On Lost Sleep
Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.
You Snooze, You Lose: How Insurers Dodge The Costs Of Popular Sleep Apnea Devices
Millions of sleep apnea patients rely on CPAP breathing machines to get a good night's rest. Health insurers use a variety of tactics, including surveillance, to make patients bear the costs.
'Insomnia' Is Both A Celebration And Lament Of Sleeplessness
Marina Benjamin's book is more impressionistic and personal than scientific: Don't look here for an explanation of the chemistry or biology of nocturnal wakefulness.
Some Apps May Help Curb Insomnia, Others Just Put You To Sleep
People struggling with insomnia often turn to apps to help them fall asleep. But scientists say only some apps use proven methods that can help address the underlying causes of sleeplessness.
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker. His new book is Why We Sleep.
Do Anti-Snoring Gadgets Really Work?
Your noisy roommate probably won't like paying cold cash to get electric shocks. And that may not stop the snoring, sleep doctors say. Fortunately, there are other ways to turn down the volume.