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Twitching in your sleep? Expert shares 5 most common causes of hypnic jerks
It tends to happen when you’re just about to drift off where your legs or your body will suddenly twitch or jump. It might momentarily disturb your sleep but it usually doesn’t affect your ability to instantly return to the land of nod. But what are these fleeting moments called and why do they happen? Hypnic jerks (also referred to…
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3 top tips to fall asleep quickly at night, according to a sleep coach and ex-insomniac
Falling asleep quickly used to come easy to me until I hit my late twenties. Then I went from dropping off within 15 minutes to tossing and turning for an hour. Two hours. Longer. It turned out that stress and anxiety were the two biggest roadblocks stopping me from drifting off. And my elaborate nighttime routine was making things worse,…
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I took part in a gold standard sleep study to find out what happens during a sleep cycle — here are my results
The key to getting good sleep is understanding how it works. But it’s a complicated thing. And, while we usually hyperfocus on sleep duration, counting the hours of rest we get and assuming the more the better, recent studies have shown that sleep quality is actually more important. A key indicator of sleep quality is the way our sleep cycles…
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You need a new mattress but don’t have the budget — is a new topper worth buying this World Sleep Day instead?
This Sleep Awareness Week 2025, you might be wondering whether it’s time to replace your mattress. We all know that mattresses have a lifespan, with even the best mattresses needing to be replaced at some point. But buying a new mattress can be expensive, even if you do manage to find a decent sale. In some cases, investing in one…
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What is deep sleep? | Tom’s Guide
It’s common to describe getting a good night’s rest by saying we’ve had a really deep sleep. But in reality, actual deep sleep is just a portion of the 7 to 9 hours sleep that’s recommended for adults. Deep sleep — also known as slow wave sleep or N3 sleep — is still vital though, as it’s “the most restorative…
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7 Sleep Week bedding deals to shop now
Sleep Week is here and some of our favorite sleep brands are celebrating the occasion with some big sales and reductions. Our top deal is on the Tempur-Pedic Cloud Memory Foam pillow down to $55 from $178 at Walmart. That’s incredible value for money on a top pillow for side and back sleepers.) If you want to revitalize your sleep…
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Forget mouth taping — experts share 5 better tips for reducing snoring and sleep apnea symptoms
Social media is chock-full of tips and tricks that claim to cure snoring and sleep apnea, but there’s one popular hack that stands out (and not for the right reasons): mouth taping. While taping your mouth shut during the night may sound dubious and a little scary, mouth taping has become a major sleep trend. Why? Because it promises everything…
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I tried the alpha bridge sleep method and fell asleep in 10 minutes
From mindful breathing to meditations and visualizations, countless sleep methods circulate social media, promising to help you relax and fall asleep fast. While maintaining good sleep hygiene and sticking to a calming nighttime routine should be your first ports of call when you’re looking to enhance your rest, specific sleep methods can give a much needed helping hand to drift…
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Casper Hybrid with Snow Technology vs Beckham Hotel Collection: Which pillow is right for your sleep?
Casper Hybrid Pillow with Snow Technology Type: Hybrid foam Price: from $149 at CasperBest for: Hot sleepersSizes: Standard and KingTrial: 30 nightsWarranty: 1-yearShipping: Free Beckham Hotel Collection Pillow Type: Down-alternativePrice: from $49.99 at AmazonBest for: All sleepersSizes: Queen, King and EuropeanTrial: NoWarranty: NoShipping: Charges apply Finding the right pillow for your sleep is not an easy task. It is even harder when you have to choose between two top-rated options like the Casper Hybrid…
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Can you really sleep better with Bryan Johnson’s advice? Here’s what the experts say
We all know that sleep is integral for our overall wellbeing and health. But how far should we go to achieve the perfect night’s sleep? Biohacker and man behind the documentary, ‘Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever,’ Bryan Johnson has shared his ‘extreme’ sleep hacks, garnering attention on social media. While investing in the best mattress for…
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