The Best Ways to Stay Awake Without Caffeine
Sleep can be frustrating. When you’re desperate to get some much-needed rest, you stare up at the ceiling, so alert you could probably pilot a Moon lander. But when you’re…
You Need to Book a ‘Sleep Vacation’
Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but increasingly, they just…aren’t. Over 90 percent of people in a recent study admitted that travel stresses them out, for reasons that are obvious:…
How to Help Your Teen Survive Early School Start Times
Photo: tommaso79 (Shutterstock) Even though countless experts, including the American Association of Pediatrics, say that high schools should not start so ding-dang early in the morning, many still do. That…
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
Photo: Horizonman (Shutterstock) If you were to ask any random person on the street how many hours of sleep a person is supposed to get each night, their answer will…
These Habits Are Making You More Irritable
Photo: Gladskikh Tatiana (Shutterstock) It’s normal and expected to be irritable sometimes—when we’re overly tired, when our environment is too loud, when we sit in gridlock, or when someone steals…
Why You Have Night Sweats (and What to Do About It)
Photo: Stock-Asso (Shutterstock) We all deserve a good night’s sleep, which is why it’s frustrating when sweating keeps us from getting the rest we need. If you’ve ever woken up…
You Should Try Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Treat Your Insomnia
Photo: Prostock-studio (Shutterstock) An estimated 30 to 40% of Americans experience insomnia symptoms each year—and that was before everything went sideways. Today, those numbers are likely to be much worse,…
How to Wake Up If You Keep Sleeping Through Your Alarm
Photo: Jeramey Lende (Shutterstock) The life of a “morning person” sounds so peaceful and organized. Imagine waking up on time—even early—to make breakfast, do yoga, plan an outfit, or otherwise…
How Bad Is It to Fall Asleep to the TV?
Photo: tommaso79 (Shutterstock) There are two kinds of people in the world, and I’m the kind that cannot fall asleep if a TV is playing anywhere near me. Fortunately, I…
How to Recover From Chronic Sleep Deprivation
Although the recommended amount of sleep is seven to nine hours a night, more than one-third of Americans get less than seven hours a night, according to a study by…