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Can white noise help you sleep better?
By Louise Bond published
Soothing sounds can be relaxing, but can white noise help you sleep better?

Does short sleeper syndrome really exist?
By Joe Phelan published
REFERENCE Some people, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk, claim to sleep for very few hours each night.

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.
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