Sleep is essential to health, but many of us struggle to sleep, stay asleep, and suffer from conditions like insomnia. With these expert sleep strategies, advice, tips, and tricks, you'll be sleeping better and feeling great in no time. Our guides to falling asleep, staying asleep, and creating a soothing nighttime ritual are sure to help you sleep through the night and wake up feeling refreshed.

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Why Does Turkey Make You Sleepy? The Thanksgiving Staple Is Actually Not to Blame
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6 Feel-Good Stretches You Should Do Every Night Before Bed
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I'll Be Relaxing Under My Weighted Blanket All Summer Long, Thanks to This New Cooling One
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The IKEA Kama Sutra Will Help You Find Your Bedroom Bliss–and Finally Start Sleeping Better
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10 Things You Can Do Before Bed to Sleep Better at Night, According to Sleep MDs
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8 Likely Reasons Why You Can't Sleep, Even Though You're So Tired
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All the Reasons Why Getting Enough Sleep Is Essential for Your Health
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Your Melatonin Gummies May Have More Than You Bargained For
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These 8 Morning and Daytime Habits Will Help You Sleep Better at Night
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5 Ways Sleep Deprivation Affects Your Brain and Mood, According to Sleep Doctors
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The 8 Best Alarm Clocks of 2023, Tested and Reviewed
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How to Fall Back Asleep After Waking Up in the Middle of the Night
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Jennifer Aniston Struggles With Sleep—Here's How She's Coping
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This Is What Good Sleep Hygiene Looks Like (and It Has Nothing to Do With Washing Your Sheets)
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3 Reasons to Start Reading a Book Before Bed, According to Research and Sleep Pros
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7 Strategies to Sleep Better if You Share a Bed, Straight From Sleep Experts
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6 Steps to Waking Up Earlier and Becoming a Morning Person
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The 4-7-8 Breathing Method Can Help You (Finally) Fall Asleep—Here's How to Do It
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Taking a Nap Is Good for You, As Long As You Time It Right—Here's How 
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The Scandinavian Sleep Method Could Be the Key to Saving Your Sleep (and Your Marriage)—Here's How It Works
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Is Your Bedroom Dark Enough? Sleeping With Ambient Light Can Harm Your Health, Study Finds
5 Terrific Ways Tart Cherries Can Boost Your Health
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Wearable Sleep Trackers Might Be Worth the Hype, Experts Say—Here Are Their Favorites
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6 Possible Reasons Why You're Getting Night Sweats—and How to Find Some Relief
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You've Heard of White Noise for Sleep—but Are Brown Noise and Pink Noise Even Better? We Asked Experts
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I Refuse to Sleep Without These $20 Ear Plugs That Truly Block Out All the Noise
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The 9 Best Cooling Pillowcases of 2023 for Sweat-Free Nights
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The 4 Best Mattress Toppers, According to Our Tests
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It Feels Like Everyone Takes Melatonin for Better Sleep—but Should They? Here's What Sleep Experts Say
Yes, There's an Ideal Temperature for Sleep—and Here's Why It Matters
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10 Foods to Eat for Better Sleep (That Aren't Chamomile Tea)
Daylight Saving Time Starts March 12—Here's How to Recover From Losing an Hour of Sleep
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Sleep Anxiety Can Cost You Hours of Rest—Here Are Some Ways to Spot It and Beat It
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Sorry, Night Owls: The Sleep You're Missing Before Midnight Is Crucial—Here's Why
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These Are the Best Sleeping Positions to Avoid Waking Up With Aches and Pains—or Worse, an Injury
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2022 Sleep Awards: The Best-Ever Tools for Better Sleep, According to Real Simple Editors
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Here's What Happens to Your Immune System When You Don't Get Enough Sleep
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7 Calming Yoga Poses You Can Do From Your Bed
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How Well You Sleep Matters More Than How Much You Sleep—Here's How to Boost Your Sleep Quality
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Why You're Always So Tired—and What You Can Do About It
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If You're a Fan of Sleeping Naked, You're in Luck: Here Are 5 Benefits of Snoozing in the Nude
How Sleep Health and Needs Change as We Age
Our Sleep Needs Change a Lot as We Age—Here's How to Get Proper Sleep in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s
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Set Your Alarm One Hour Earlier to Reduce Your Risk of Depression, Sleep Study Suggests
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11 Healthy Habits That Can Help You Sleep Better
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This Best-Selling Weighted Blanket Feels Like Being 'Hugged on All Sides,' and It's Just $40 Right Now
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6 Nightly Techniques to Help You Get to Sleep Fast, According to Sleep Experts
How much sleep do I need? The recommended number of hours to get every night: alarm clocks
This Is How Much Sleep You Need Every Single Night, According to Experts
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Sleep Procrastination Might Be Stealing Precious Hours From You—Here's How to Stop It
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Your Sleep Mask Might Be Damaging Your Lashes — Here's How
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I'm a Side Sleeper, but This Weighted Eye Mask Stays Put Through the Whole Night
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Yes, You Should Wear Perfume to Bed—Here's Why
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Adjusting Your Sleeping Position Could Be the Secret to a Better Night's Sleep
4 Sleep Myths to Put to Rest for a Better Night's Shut-Eye
7 Signs of Sleep Deprivation That You Shouldn't Ignore
7 Common Signs of Sleep Deprivation You Shouldn't Ignore
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10 Soothing Podcasts for Sleep That Will Have You Out Like a Light
Here's What Happens to Your Skin When You Don't Get Enough Sleep
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5 Reasons Why Drinking Alcohol to Fall Asleep Is Completely Counterproductive
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Sleep Is Key, But Are You Getting Too Much? Here's What to Know About Oversleeping
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9 Frequent Flyer Secrets to Sleeping on a Plane
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Here's What to Do When You Can't Sleep—and It's Kind of Counterintuitive
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5 Signs You're More Exhausted Than You Realize—Plus Easy Ways to Get Rested