Sleep & Recovery
Menopause and Sleep: Why Nights Change and What Can Help
Waking at three with the duvet thrown off is a familiar scene in the menopause years. The causes are layered, and so are the things that tend to help.
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Benefits of Sleeping on the Floor (and Who Should Skip It)
Futons and roll-up mats have a long history and a loyal modern following. Floor sleeping suits some bodies and homes well, and others not at all.
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Do You Burn Calories When You Sleep?
Lying still for hours does not switch the body off. Breathing, circulation, temperature control and repair all keep running, and they all need fuel.
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Red Light for Sleep: Does a Warmer Glow at Night Help?
Light is the loudest signal your body clock hears. Swapping bright white bulbs for a dim, warm glow in the evening is one of the simplest changes a bedroom can get.
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Tart Cherry Juice for Sleep: What It Can and Can't Do
Sour cherries have picked up a reputation as a bedtime drink. The idea is reasonable, the evidence is modest, and the sugar deserves a second look.
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Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough? What Short Nights Add Up To
A single six-hour night is rarely a crisis. Six hours as the standard week is a different story, and five or four hours even more so.
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Foods That Help You Sleep: What to Eat in the Evening
No single food will knock you out, but what and when you eat in the evening can make settling down easier or harder. Here is a realistic look at the options.
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How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule Without Wrecking Your Week
Late nights have a way of sliding later and later. Shifting them back works best gradually, starting with the alarm rather than the pillow.
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