Sleep

As people in the U.S. prepare to set their clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 10, 2024, I find myself bracing for the annual ritual of media stories about the disruptions to daily routines caused by switching from standard time to daylight saving time.About one-third of Americans say they don't look forward to these twice-yearly time changes. And nearly…

Surprise! DreamCloud is having a flash sale this weekend and offering up to 50% off its best mattresses. A worn-out mattress could be the reason you're constantly waking up feeling sore and tired. Your old mattress could also be the reason you've been struggling to fall asleep and stay asleep. If you're ready to change…

If you're like me, you need a completely blacked out room to fall asleep. However, that isn't always possible -- that's where a sleep mask comes in. The best sleep mask options will block light so you can get some quality sleep. Whether you're traveling, your sleep partner needs a nightlight or your neighbor's security…

Many summer camps were closed due to COVID-19 but some sleep away camps found ways to successfully operate. Some plan to offer COVID-free bubbles where students can live and attend classes remotely.

Photo: Thurston Hopkins (Getty Images)We all know the feeling: We’ve blazed through a productive morning, banged out a few important items on our to-do list, enjoyed the benefits of some post-lunchtime energy—and then boom. Sometime around three o’clock we begin to move with the speed and mental acuity of a tranquilized hippopotamus. Drooping eyelids, heavy…

Photo: Antonio Guillem (Shutterstock)Keep your phone out of your bedroom: That’s standard advice for good sleep hygiene, and I’ve never been able to do it. For one thing, it seems silly to go buy a standalone alarm clock when I’ve got a perfectly good one on my phone—and it’s more customizable, anyway. For another, where…

Photo: maxpetrov (Shutterstock)For a long time, our default answer to the question “How are you?” has been “fine,” or some variation of it. But over the past few years—and especially during the pandemic—another response is becoming increasingly common: Telling the person who asked that you’re “tired,” or even “exhausted.”There’s a lot to unpack there, but…

Photo: Azami Adiputera (Shutterstock)Sleep researchers say about a third of us are night owls, a third of us are early-risers, and the rest of us can go either way. Despite there being no clear majority, we’ve allowed the early rising faction to set the cultural agenda when it comes to things like “what time is…

The streets of Paris have recently been invaded by bedbugs, leaving locals and visitors in panic and disgust. Videos of these insects have taken over TikTok, where travelers show how these tiny blood-suckers have swarmed hotels, public transportation and even movie theaters. If you're concerned about these pests making their way from the city of…

$180 at Amazon Google Pixel Buds Pro Best wireless headphones for sleep $107 at Walmart Soundcore by Anker Sleep A10 Earbuds Best overall earbuds for sleeping $50 at Walmart Dormi Headband Headphones Best sleep headphones for side sleepers $23 at Amazon Lightimetunnel Sleep Headphones Best sleep headphones that also block light $180 at SoundOff SoundOff…