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3 sleep hygiene tips that got me back on track after endless nights of being unable to sleep
11 years ago I was in the throes of insomnia, scraping by on two or three hours sleep a night tops. I had no clue about sleep hygiene (putting yourself in the best position for a good night’s sleep) and couldn’t tell a bad tip from solid gold. People talked to me about sleep aids and teas, about magnesium and…
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What is cortisol addiction — and is it ruining your sleep?
The constant go-go-go of life can feel like you never get a chance to slow down, even when you’re actively trying to rest. And when you do stop to breathe, your busy mind prevents you from properly switching off. Social media has a name for this — cortisol addiction. “The concept of cortisol addiction has gained a lot of attention…
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What Is Core Sleep? | Lifehacker
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Let’s talk about one of the most confusing terms you’ll see on your fitness tracker—specifically your Apple Watch. Next to REM sleep, which you’ve probably heard of, and “deep” sleep, which feels self explanatory, there’s “core” sleep. And if you Google what core sleep means, you’ll get a definition that…
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The Best Fitness Trackers for Sleep and Recovery
We may earn a commission from links on this page. This post is part of Find Your Fit Tech, Lifehacker’s fitness wearables buying guide. I’m asking the tough questions about whether wearables can really improve your health, how to find the right one for you, and how to make the most of the data wearables can offer. A fitness tracker’s…
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Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Latex Pillow review 2025
Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Latex Pillow review in brief Released in February 2025, the Coop Sleep Goods Adjustable Latex Pillow is the latest addition to the brand’s noteworthy lineup. Packed with a blend of cross-cut natural Talalay latex and microfibers, this sustainably-made pillow promises responsive support and a cooler night’s sleep. Coop Sleep Goods already appears on our best pillows…
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The Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds Are $30 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. I’ve used earbuds to help me sleep for a while now, but I never expected a company to actually make earbuds specifically for sleeping. Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 are exactly that: earbuds designed to block out excess noise without pressing…
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I used the Rise sleep app for a month — my thoughts so far
We know sticking to a regular sleep schedule is key to falling asleep fast and getting good quality sleep throughout the night. While it seems simple, finding the discipline to put your phone down at bedtime and drag yourself out of bed early in the morning can be hard. From the best smart beds that help you regulate your temperature…
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I tried the viral I-shaped mouth tape to improve my sleep and I’ll never wear it again — here’s why
Mouth taping is a sleep trend which took social media by storm in 2024. Largely, this viral practice has not really died down with the internet divided in opinion about how it impacts sleep. It involves taping your mouth shut to encourage breathing through the nose when you sleep which can potentially help with issues like dry mouth, snoring and…
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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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