To make sharing a bed better for everyone, try these tools and techniques. By Dorie Chevlen Sharing a bed can be a wonderful experience for you and your partner: snuggly, sexy, serene. But many of us ...

Sound machines may not be the sleep saviors many believe. Researchers found that pink noise significantly reduced REM sleep, while simple earplugs did a better job protecting deep, restorative sleep ...

A cooler bedroom might be better for older sleepers than previously thought. Researchers found that keeping nighttime temperatures at 75°F reduced stress responses and helped the heart work more ...

If you’re going to steal sleep tips from anyone, it should be an Olympian. These athletes have their wellness routines locked down, with many waking up at dawn so they can train all day. They’ll run, ...

Scientists have new insight into why we have trouble focusing after a bad night of sleep. Attention lapses when we’re sleep-deprived result from our brain’s efforts to clean itself up, a process that ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Shaena Montanari Shaena Montanari is a writer on the sleep team. She has at ...

Melatonin affects the sleep-wake cycle and is often better for sleep quality than magnesium. Magnesium may help you relax and fall asleep due to its effects on neurotransmitters and muscle relaxation.

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Caffeine can stay in your body for hours, so drinking coffee late in the day may interfere with sleep. The best time to drink coffee varies based on genetics and caffeine sensitivity. Total caffeine ...