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How to Get Better Sleep If You Run Hot at Night

Stop sweating through your sheets and pillows once and for all.
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Yes, You Can Buy a Quality Mattress on Amazon—Here Are the Best Ones

We've got expert-approved recs for every type of sleeper.
Sleep

3 Things to Do If You Can’t Resist Your Stupid Little Phone Before Bed

Might we suggest putting a rubber band around it?
Sleep

The Truth About Popular Sleep Supplements, From Magnesium to Melatonin

Everyone is so, so tired—but popping a pill or sipping a glass of wine at bedtime might do more harm than good.
Sleep

I’m a Sleep Specialist. Here’s the Bedtime Habit I Swear By for Better Rest

“We often think of falling asleep as turning off a light, but it’s more like going down a ramp.”

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11 Blackout Curtains That’ll Turn Your Bedroom Into a Sleep Sanctuary

Embrace the darkness.
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These 18 Sheet Sets on Amazon Are a Dream Come True

A great night's sleep starts with the right bedding.
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The Best Silk Pillowcases for Smoother Skin and Hair

Top-selling, editor-approved options for boosting your beauty rest.
Fitness

What It’s Really Like to Sleep in the Olympic Village, According to the Actual Athletes

Yes, cardboard beds are a thing. So are parties.
ADHD

How to Get Better Sleep If You Have ADHD, According to Therapists Who Also Have ADHD

It’s about adjusting your habits to fit your brain—not the other way around.
Sleep

Exercise Might Be the Natural Sleep Aid You’re Seriously Overlooking

There’s no one “right” way to do it, either.
Sleep

3 Simple Ways to Make Daylight Saving Time Feel Less Awful

Everybody gird your loins: We’re losing an hour of sleep on Sunday.
Psoriatic Arthritis

How to Keep Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms From Wrecking Your Sleep

Don’t just continue to toss and turn—there are ways to break the pain-stress-fatigue cycle.
Pain

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep When You Have Chronic Back Pain

Here’s what pain specialists say they’d do if they were you.
Shopping

The Best Pajamas for Lounging and Sleeping

Give your ratty old T-shirt and sweats the night off.
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19 Great Presidents Day Mattress Sales You Can Shop Right Now

Including some excellent deals on SELF Certified beds.
Health

Here’s What Quitting Caffeine Actually Does for Your Body

Breaking up with coffee is tough, but your teeth, brain, and stomach will thank you.
Health

3 Things to Do When You Can’t Fall Asleep Because You’re Overthinking…Everything

“Cognitive shuffling” is the new counting sheep.
Sleep

Half a Million Beds Have Been Recalled for ‘Breaking,’ ‘Collapsing,’ and Causing Injuries

The frames were sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Wayfair, and Overstock.
Fitness

So You Want to Become a Morning Workout Person—Here’s How

These tips can help you get moving when your bed feels so, so cozy.
Health

How to Fall Asleep Fast When Your Mind Is Racing

If it’s midnight and you’re still awake, read this.
Menopause

6 Ways to Deal With Night Sweats During Menopause

Even small changes to your routine can help if you’re waking up drenched.
Buzz off

3 Things to Do If You Can’t Stop Snoozing Your Alarm

You’re not going to like a couple of these at first.
Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases

Here’s Why a Lack of Sleep Can Mess With Your Immune System

Your body does a lot of restorative work while you’re snoozing.
Health

37 Cyber Monday Mattress Deals That You Can Shop Now

There’s still time to save on top bedding brands.