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A woman of color sleeps peacefully on her bed.

What happens in your brain while you sleep?

By Joe Phelan last updated

Our brains don't get a break while we sleep. What happens to this major organ while we snooze?

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What is sleep hygiene? Image shows woman sleeping

What is sleep hygiene?

By Gavin Newsham last updated

REFERENCE What is sleep hygiene? It’s what everyone needs a little bit more of…

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Does sleeping burn calories? Image shows woman sleeping.

Does sleeping burn calories?

By Kirsty Welsh last updated

Reference Does sleeping burn calories? Our team of sleep experts and nutritionists provides the answers

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Why do I feel sleepy after eating? Image shows young woman yawning at desk

Why do I feel sleepy after eating?

By Harry Bullmore last updated

That post-lunch slump is all too familiar, so we asked an expert: Why do I feel sleepy after eating?

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Why do men get sleepy after sex? Image shows man sleeping in bed

Why do guys get sleepy after sex?

By Melinda Wenner last updated

Ever wondered why guys get sleepy after sex? Here’s what the science says…

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bottle of melatonin tablets with pills on a table

Melatonin poisonings on the rise in US kids

By Nicoletta Lanese published

About 4,000 children were hospitalized after ingesting huge amounts of melatonin.

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A person asleep. The best sleep apps can help you get a better night's rest

The best sleep apps

By Gavin Newsham published

With the help of a sleep psychologist, we run through the best sleep apps for a good night's rest.

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woman sleeping in bed with TV and bedside lamp on

Sleeping with a light on may be bad for your heart and blood sugar

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Sleeping in a moderately lit room may have health effects, small study shows.

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Image of woman sleeping with facemask and earbuds

Does melatonin work?

By Gavin Newsham published

REFERENCE Does melatonin work when you need a helping hand getting to sleep?

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A crib with crib bumpers

How to help your baby sleep better

By India Bottomley published

Reference Is your baby struggling to sleep? From feeding schedules to what creates the perfect sleeping environment, find out how to help your baby sleep better

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