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“I’m So Tired I’ll Try Anything”: Silly Sleep Solutions

Working with four hours of sleep right now? Then this slideshow will make perfect sense to you.

Is Your 12 A.M. Bedtime Making You Fat?

If a pressing work deadline has you staying up later than usual, don’t be surprised if you have to start squeezing into your skinny jeans.

After a…

Sleep Deprived? 8 Tips to Stay Sharp

Researchers at the University of California-Berkeley connect a decline in cognitive function with lack of sleep among seniors. Here’s what you need to remember about getting enough rest so you don’t start forgetting everything else.

Want to Sleep Better? Get More Exercise!

Forget warm milk and counting sheep: One of the best ways to guarantee a night of soothing, restful sleep may be to exercise more, according to the…

What You Eat May Affect How Well You Sleep

If you want to sleep better tonight, it may pay to focus on how well you’re eating right now.

While it’s no secret that sleep affects how…

Trouble Sleeping? Turn Off Your Gadgets!

If you’re a social media junkie like me, that hour before bed signals quality time with a smartphone or laptop. Or both. I indulge in one last scan…

What Does Your Sleep Position Say About Your Personality?

Are you too stubborn for your own good? Always up for a new challenge in life? Turns out, how you curl up when you hit the hay…

These 3 Flowers Ought to Kick Your Insomnia

Blackout curtains still not doing the trick? We uncovered studies that show how certain plants can deepen sleep and stop tossing and turning.

Will More Sleep Help the New York Jets Win?

New York Jets coach Rex Ryan made headlines last week for bringing in sleep specialists to encourage players to catch more Zs, according to this Associated Press story…

4 Soothing Sounds to Beat Insomnia

Nothing gets me to sleep quite like rain on my window. So when skies are clear, I have to get creative.

After many a late night click-fest on…