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Is napping good for you? We ask the experts
By Joe Phelan published
Is a daytime snooze something to be avoided or embraced?

Weighted-blanket use may boost sleep hormone melatonin, small study hints
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A small study links weighted-blanket use at bedtime to increased melatonin production.

Can you make up for lost sleep?
By Robert Roy Britt last updated
Getting a few extra hours on the weekend cannot make up for all the harms of being sleep-deprived during the week.

Is sleeping too much bad for you?
By Maddy Biddulph published
Reference Sleep is an important pillar of health — but is sleeping too much bad for you?

Why am I always tired if I get enough sleep?
By Robert Roy Britt published
Are you always tired? You may sleep eight hours every night, but your sleep may not be efficient. Here's how to get better sleep, every night.

What is the best sleeping position?
By Gavin Newsham last updated
Reference Want to know what is the best sleeping position for you? Here’s everything you need to know.

Why it's time to abolish daylight saving time
By Robert Roy Britt last updated
Opinion Congress should set clocks permanently to standard time, for better sleep, health and public safety

What are the best supplements for sleep?
By Jack Phillips published
Reference Discover the best supplements for sleep concerns so you can doze off every single night
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