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# TIME Guide to Sleep

## Sleep Science

* ![longevity-sleep-cure-erik-madigan-heck](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte33015390febdc4a/6988ba93196cf41cbb03ee45/longevity-sleep-cure-erik-madigan-heck.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[The Sleep Cure: The Fountain of Youth May Be Closer Than You Ever Thought](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4672988/the-sleep-cure-fountain-of-youth/)  
byAlice Park
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb772b15adb3ba767/6988c0d57cdbac743fd57afd/time-health-stock-meditation.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[6 Science-Backed Sleep Remedies](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4732464/natural-sleep-remedies-insomnia/)  
byAmanda MacMillan
* [Find Out How Much Less Sleep You’re Getting Than Everyone Else](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3925238/find-out-how-much-less-sleep-youre-getting-than-everyone-else/)  
byDavid Johnson and Alexander Ho
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt545245ceb6c20246/6988cbd3fb4eacd8a6891d41/kid-school-blackboard.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[When Sleep and School Don’t Mix](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3851212/when-sleep-and-school-dont-mix/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin
* ![TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd5b8dda51b2d7d56/6988c0d786f68e45b26e4140/time-health-stock-sleep.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[The Power of Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3326565/the-power-of-sleep/)  
byAlice Park
* ![TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc5c0555d95647b1d/6988c0e3cf40a88e49c470cb/time-health-stock-bed-sleep.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[It’s Time to Pay Attention to Sleep, the New Health Frontier](/collections/guide-to-sleep/55390/sleep-is-the-new-health-frontier/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin


* ![Micro tomato on fork point](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt87a393fb86f86286/6988c14ccf40a8212bc47169/time-health-stock-weight-loss-7.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[5 Ways Sleep Can Help You Get Slim](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4757521/sleep-yourself-slim/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb650cb4a192af775/6988caf786f68e53f36e4751/time-sleep-215.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Here’s How Much Sleep Babies and Kids Need, By Age](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4366906/heres-how-much-sleep-babies-and-kids-need-by-age/)  
byAlice Park
* ![Young man covering face with hand TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb626118a52fbd74f/6988c1244e9ee70107a0a56e/time-health-stock-headache.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[This Is What Happens To Your Brain On No Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4282023/this-is-what-happens-to-your-brain-on-no-sleep/)  
byAlice Park
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfaccdb85b38717cd/6986a0fe55a85967bba824f4/time-to-go-tobed-you-asked.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[What’s the Best Time to Sleep?](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3183183/best-time-to-sleep/)  
byMarkham Heid
* ![TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt4c2c73af0a3131f3/6988c0e4dcd4a1ba84075184/time-health-stock-sleep-camping.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[How Camping Helps You Sleep Better](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4656550/camping-sleep-insomnia/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin
* ![white-pillow-bed](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb581b69d5aad10e6/6988684f3c163970c945a38e/white-pillow-bed.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Why You Don’t Sleep Well in Someone Else’s Bed](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4303394/sleep-disorders/)  
byMandy Oaklander


* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb772b15adb3ba767/6988c0d57cdbac743fd57afd/time-health-stock-meditation.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[These 7 Strange Therapies Might Solve Your Sleep Problems](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4651743/insomnia-sleep-therapy/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin
* ![TIME, health, stock,](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8ce6ad6dc36f7b02/6988c1414e9ee7b22aa0a594/time-health-stock-pills-empty.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[You Asked: What’s the Best Sleeping Pill?](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4630869/sleeping-pill-melatonin-insomnia/)  
byMarkham Heid
* ![TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt544a6742bcd2d34a/6988c0dd97cdff41336b00a1/time-health-stock-sleep-book.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Why Do I Feel Sleepy Until the Moment I Get in Bed?](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4680537/sleep-insomnia-bed-arousal/)  
byAbigail Abrams
* [5 Dreamy Gadgets That Will Help You Sleep Better](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4673503/dreamy-sleep-gadgets/)  
byTIME Staff
* ![old alarm clock on yellow background - 3 o'clock - 3d illustration rendering](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt644dc6c214ba4dba/698a0f63e76ad253dc637c7e/wake-up-3-am.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[You Asked: Why Do I Always Wake Up at 3 A.M.?](/collections/live-well/4360234/insomnia-sleep-problems/)  
byMarkham Heid
* ![Woman sleeping TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt1cd57e85759259fa/6988c12a656a3f0498bcf642/time-health-stock-sleep-arms.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[How Showering at Night Helps You Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4665489/hot-shower-before-bed/)  
byAbigail Abrams


* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltc09c2f6eb39cc333/6988c0e7656a3f5d4ebcf5cf/time-health-stock-sleep-hair.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[The Sound of ‘Pink Noise’ Improves Sleep and Memory](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4694555/pink-noise-deep-sleep-improve-memory/)  
byAmanda MacMillan
* ![Time Clock TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt8bdf9448dd612254/6988c120fb4eac20258915e4/time-health-stock-sleep-clock-yellow.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[The 4 Elements of a Good Night’s Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4644439/good-sleep-qualities/)  
byAmanda MacMillan / Health.com
* ![Female athlete running on track, low section, focus on shadow](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5f3275db03f10bc7/6988c14a8fd2ee24b03566e4/time-health-stock-weight-loss-exercise-1.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Here’s How To Become a Morning Person](/collections/live-well/4665256/become-a-morning-person/)  
byLaura Vanderkam
* [Find Out What Country You Sleep Like](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4319909/sleep-habits-country/)  
byChris Wilson and David Johnson
* ![chalkboard-to-do-list-success-betterment-work-organize-motto-stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt63b0901d9ef9cf2e/6988789d0b72e33bb96e79d6/chalkboard-to-do-list-success-betterment-work-organize.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[How to Train Yourself to Need Less Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4495418/how-to-sleep-less/)  
byAbigail Abrams
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt27601d39b26df0ad/6988cb5286f68ecab56e47e6/running.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Your All-Day Guide to Better Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4653445/sleep-better-coffee/)  
byAbigail Abrams


* ![Young woman lying on beach, surface level, view of hands under head TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt814b19c4d11d576b/6988c12c7cdbac7eacd57b80/time-health-stock-sleep-beach.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[How to Take the Perfect Nap](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4737433/how-to-take-perfect-nap/)  
byK. Aleisha Fetters
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt71e4e24331a41524/6988cb53a988ca6db26bc028/nap.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[9 Sleep Habits From Around the World](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4713813/sleep-habits-napping-siesta/)  
byAbigail Abrams
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3c597079f0da2f03/6988c0d5dcd4a155a3075171/time-health-stock-mindfulness.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[This Quick Meditation Helps You Let Go of Stress and Sleep](/collections/time100-talks-health/4737068/body-scan-meditation-sleep/)  
byMandy Oaklander
* [5 Yoga Poses for Better Sleep](/collections/live-well/4757902/yoga-poses-sleep/)  
byMandy Oaklander and Heather Jones
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltd7d9fc3b0ff49d90/6988cb520b72e35e436ed967/bath-bathtub.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[5 Things Experts Do for Better Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4735440/sleep-tips/)  
byAlice Park and Alexandra Sifferlin
* ![balancing work career home cellphone tablet goals motto stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf1be6c24f9b10c85/69887b42524fc00183df6838/balancing-work-career-home-cellphone-tablet-goals.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[The 9 New Sleep Rules](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4757609/how-to-fall-asleep/)  
bySarah Begley


* ![clouds jumping Happiness success achievment mental health motto stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte04742d7cf677c08/69887baf8e06016c01464682/clouds-jumping-happiness-success-achievment-mental-health.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[How Dream Therapy Can Change Your Life](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4737463/dream-therapy-sleep/)  
byMandy Oaklander
* ![Silhouettes of office employees going to work.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltf3b92fec722e92f9/6988c1494dd2155456efe641/time-health-stock-work.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Why Sleep Is the Medicine for Our Age, According to Arianna Huffington](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4737448/arianna-huffington-sleep-advice/)  
byArianna Huffington
* ![healthiest foods, health food, diet, nutrition, time.com stock, rooibos tea](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt43350c762aebd8b4/698781593c163949c4451ffb/time-50-healthiest-foods-rooibos-tea.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[How to Improve Your Sleep Routine in 3 Weeks](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4756235/improve-sleep-hygiene/)  
byJacqueline Andriakos / Health.com
* [How to Wake Up To Your Creativity](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4737596/sleep-brain-creativity/)  
byJeffrey Kluger
* ![40's Couple In Apartment TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt83c0e8c59b086e65/6988c13d86f68ec1e76e41c1/time-health-stock-couple.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[What Your Sleeping Position Says About Your Relationship](/collections/guide-to-sleep/64966/what-your-sleeping-position-says-about-your-relationship/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin
* ![healthy and filling, health food, diet, nutrition, time.com stock, asparagus](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blta06b82f6e3e45797/6988b7f3cd1bbaca28703cd2/healthy-and-filling-asparagus.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[The Fasting Diet Improves Your Mood, Sex and Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4314034/fasting-diet-weight-loss-sex/)  
byMandy Oaklander


* ![Sleep Mask](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt04645c7fa54ca8f5/698a0f6922fb8546d6e2b23d/sleep-or-exercise.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[You Asked: Is It Better to Sleep In Or Work Out?](/collections/live-well/3914773/exercise-sleep-fitness/)  
byMarkham Heid
* [How You Sleep Depends on Where You Live](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4318156/sleep-countries-style/)  
byJeffrey Kluger
* ![boxing glove body image fitness health strength success motto stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt3599acfec5a605f8/69887b49524fc03cb2df6855/boxing-glove-body-image-fitness-health-strength-success.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Sleeping Well Feels Just as Good as Winning the Lottery](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4705879/quality-sleep-winning-lottery/)  
byAmanda MacMillan / Health.com
* [This is What Alcohol Does to Your Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3671777/drinking-sleep/)  
byAlice Park
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt5d249ccd6423c6ac/69876b2c0b72e3404e6dc2f2/time-sleeping-cold-you-asked.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[You Asked: Is Sleeping In a Cold Room Better For You?](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3602415/sleep-problems-room-temperature/)  
byMarkham Heid
* ![healthy and filling, health food, diet, nutrition, time.com stock, salmon](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blted1b8e85c64e9dc5/6988b8170a4a2240029ccc63/healthy-and-filling-salmon.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Eat This for Dinner to Sleep Better Tonight](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4232782/sleep-food/)  
byCynthia Sass / Health.com


* ![Freckled girls hands, arms and legs, close up TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt66e82347fb521885/6988c12c0a4a22064f9cd886/time-health-stock-skin.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Women Who Sleep Better Enjoy Sex More](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4656925/sleep-patterns-sex-life/)  
byAmanda MacMillan / Real Simple
* ![TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt728c2e54f8efe1be/6988c0d897cdffaa856b0091/time-health-stock-no-sleep.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Here's How Much Experts Think You Should Sleep Every Night](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3691992/sleep-hours-recommendations/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin
* ![Lovers walking along golden colored seaside line in the sunset TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt53005329ef5aa3ec/6988c129fb4eac614c8915fa/time-health-stock-walking-beach.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[How Your Partner Can Help You Sleep Better](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4644058/supportive-partner-relationship-sleep-better/)  
byAmanda MacMillan / Health.com

## How to Get to Sleep

* ![longevity-sleep-cure-erik-madigan-heck](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blte33015390febdc4a/6988ba93196cf41cbb03ee45/longevity-sleep-cure-erik-madigan-heck.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[The Sleep Cure: The Fountain of Youth May Be Closer Than You Ever Thought](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4672988/the-sleep-cure-fountain-of-youth/)  
byAlice Park
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt27601d39b26df0ad/6988cb5286f68ecab56e47e6/running.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Your All-Day Guide to Better Sleep](/collections/guide-to-sleep/4653445/sleep-better-coffee/)  
byAbigail Abrams
* ![](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltfaccdb85b38717cd/6986a0fe55a85967bba824f4/time-to-go-tobed-you-asked.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[What’s the Best Time to Sleep?](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3183183/best-time-to-sleep/)  
byMarkham Heid
* ![TIME health stock](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt728c2e54f8efe1be/6988c0d897cdffaa856b0091/time-health-stock-no-sleep.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1:1)  
[Here's How Much Experts Think You Should Sleep Every Night](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3691992/sleep-hours-recommendations/)  
byAlexandra Sifferlin
* [Find Out How Much Less Sleep You’re Getting Than Everyone Else](/collections/guide-to-sleep/3925238/find-out-how-much-less-sleep-youre-getting-than-everyone-else/)  
byDavid Johnson and Alexander Ho


TIME Guide to Sleep

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