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Best Sleep Setups for Sleep Apnea, Acid Reflux, Asthma, and Allergies
Shradha Agarwal, MD, an allergist and immunologist at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, says it’s common for people to develop asthma or allergies later in life, due to many factors: genetic, hormonal, environmental, and more. Whether you’re newly anointed or have been living with asthma or allergies forever, you can make some tweaks to keep from tossing and…
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Did cavemen sleep better than us? 5 sleep tips we can learn from our prehistoric ancestors
Prehistoric Homo sapiens might have lived 230-300,000 years ago, but just like us, they were on the hunt for a good night’s sleep. However, unlike many a modern office worker, they might have actually achieved it. Should we be looking to cavemen for sleep tips? That’s what sleep therapists and occasional insomniac Dr. Merijn van de Laar is proposing in…
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Is the Pillow Cube the Secret to a Good Night’s Sleep?
Ginger and I had less success with the memory foam-based Pillow Cube. It comes in three sizes, so I bought the smallest, for people shorter than 5 feet 3 inches tall, and Ginger got the standard size for 5-foot-4-inch to 6-foot-3-inch people. The pillow kept my head and spine aligned when I lay on my side atop my medium-firm Casper…
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Foods to Eat for Better Sleep
In addition to leaving you feeling tired, not getting enough sleep affects various processes in your brain and body that can lead to unhealthy food choices. Sleeping too few hours may increase hormones that stimulate appetite as well as suppress those that signal satiety. At the same time, short sleep durations appear to activate the reward centers in the brain,…
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13 Exclusive Sleep Week Savings for CR Members
Quality of sleep affects so many aspects of life, from physical to mental health, and the products we use can have a major impact on how well we sleep. This is why we at Consumer Reports test a wide range of products for the bedroom, from mattresses and mattress toppers to sheets, pillows, and even air purifiers, in our labs…
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Best Sleep Masks – Consumer Reports
“So if it’s light [at night], our brain doesn’t get that message that it’s time to sleep,” she says. “Whether it’s coming from outside or there’s some kind of blue or white light from electronics in your bedroom, sleep masks could be helpful for making sure that your brain is not getting any light signals at night.” Of course, you…
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Anti-snoring AI Motion Pillow tracks sleep health and improves sleep quality — here’s how
Studies show that snoring is a common sleep issue faced by around 37 million Americans regularly. While there may be a host of natural cures and remedies, this avant-garde sleep tech product called the AI Motion Pillow might just be the ultimate solution for it. This responsive pillow is an Innovation Award Honoree under the Home Appliances category in CES…
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Best sleep tracking apps 2024: Top 5 apps to download now
Want to understand your sleep patterns and learn more about exactly what you do during the night? The best sleep tracking apps will help you do just that. They typically use the microphone and sensors in your phone to track your movements, snoring, sleep disturbances and wake-up times. While investing in the best mattress for your sleep needs will help…
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6 holiday foods to eat for quality sleep — and 3 you should avoid
Christmas is all about the festive foods and delicious sweet treats that we dream about all year. But unfortunately, this change in our diets can wreak havoc with our sleep. From late night sugary snacks to big evening meals, you may find it more difficult to fall asleep and experience more frequent nighttime awakenings. The good news is that some…
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The best teas to drink for better sleep and 3 to avoid — according to a dietician
For many of us, sipping on a cup of hot tea is a great way to relax before going to sleep on a chilly winter night. However, it’s important to remember that different tea has different properties. So, which are the best teas to help you fall asleep? From choosing this year’s best mattressfor your sleep type to trying magnesium…
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