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How Much REM Sleep Do You Need?

You slept eight hours, but your sleep tracker says you only got 52 minutes of REM sleep. Should you be concerned? Questions like “How much REM sleep do I need?”, “How much REM sleep should I get?”,...

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Is Oversleeping Bad for You? How Much Sleep Is Too Much

According to the CDC, more than one in three adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. And yet, at the same time, researchers have identified a smaller but growing group of adults who reg...

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5 Reasons to Love Sleeping Alone

You’ve heard the saying “slept like a baby,” but have you ever thought about it? Babies sleep peacefully, alone. They don’t have someone in the crib snoring or playing on their phone or w...

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4 Ways to Overcome the Winter Darkness

When the clocks shift and the sun seems to set long before you’ve even finished dinner, winter can feel unusually heavy. For some, the early nightfall is an invitation to embrace cozy evenings an...

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New Year’s Reset: How to Bounce Back After the Holidays

The holidays have a way of throwing even the best routines off course. Late nights blur into early mornings. Travel, indulgent meals, extra screen time and a constantly full calendar can leave you...

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8 Sleep Trends to Watch in 2026

The projected sleep trends for 2026 point to a clear shift in the sleep conversation, with less emphasis on tracking and hacks and more focus on sleep environments and long-term health. Why? Bec...

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Sleeping in the Winter: Why Moisture Matters

When winter arrives, dropping temperatures and dry indoor air become part of daily life. While colder months often come with cozy comforts — extra blankets, warmer pajamas, longer nights — the lack...