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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.

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April 23, 2025/Sleep

Can Sleep Apnea Kill You?

Sleep apnea is associated with sudden cardiac death and other complications that increase your risk of mortality

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April 17, 2025/Women's Health

Does Melatonin Make Birth Control Pills Less Effective?

Melatonin won’t stop birth control from doing its job, but the combo could cause unwanted side effects

Person sitting on couch at night, pressing their hands on their nose/sinuses
April 4, 2025/Allergies

Why Your Allergies May Be Worse at Night — and What To Do About It

If allergies have you coughing and sniffling all night, try showering before bed, keeping the windows closed and propping your head up

Hands cleaning parts of a CPAP in soapy water
March 20, 2025/Sleep

How To Clean a CPAP Machine

A clean CPAP machine can help you sleep and breathe better

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March 12, 2025/Sleep

How Much Sleep Do I Really Need?

Most adults need seven to nine hours, while young children need around 10 to 14

Couple in bed with one partner snoring and the other in noise-reducing headphones
February 25, 2025/Sleep

Snoring? Try These 12 Remedies So You Can Sleep Peacefully

Using nasal strips and propping your head up in bed are just two ways that may help you stop snoring

Person sleeping on their side in bed
February 18, 2025/Sleep

How To Get Better Sleep: Top Tips From a Sleep Specialist

Create a consistent wake-up schedule, don’t nap too long and follow the ‘20-minute toss-and-turn rule’ when you can’t sleep

Person in bed hitting snooze on their cell phone
February 11, 2025/Sleep

Is Snoozing Your Alarm OK?

New research may shed some light on the debated topic

Stressed parents sitting outside of crib with baby crying in it
January 31, 2025/Children's Health

What Is the Cry-It-Out Method for Babies?

This sleep training method can bring quick results, but it may be stressful for parents

Person lying awake in bed at night/bottle of wine with empty glass
January 30, 2025/Sleep

Full Proof: Explaining How Alcohol Can Interfere With Sleep

A late-night cocktail can disrupt your sleep cycle in a way that undermines the quality of your rest

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