The Best Articles in Sleep
The most useful articles and videos in Sleep from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Sleep Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Sleep by Refind users in 2023.
Videos
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7 sleep myths that are making you tired
I recently interviewed sleep expert Russel Foster on my podcast to debunk some of the popular myths around sleep that leave us feeling tired and anxious. Hop...
Matt Walker: How sleep affects what (and how much) you eat
Did you know that not getting enough sleep can actually make you hungrier? According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, the relationship between what you eat and your sleep is a two-way street. Here's…
The most popular TED Originals of 2021
TED Original Series dive deep into fascinating topics -- from the future of work and how to achieve a more secure financial future to the secrets of sleep and how your body really works. Here, the ten…
Matt Walker: What is melatonin -- and should you take it to fall asleep?
Melatonin is the hormone that tells our brains and bodies it's time to sleep. But if you think melatonin supplements will significantly improve your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, you may…
Matt Walker: The surprising health benefits of dreaming
When you fall asleep and start dreaming, you're actually doing very important work. According to sleep scientist Matt Walker, dreams act like a form of "overnight therapy." In fact, your dreams may…
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How to Go to Bed Earlier
Read our article - How to Go to Bed Earlier. The School Of Life has a huge collection of interesting articles, read now.
«We’re not idiots because we stay up into the night; we’re in search of something important; the problem isn’t what we’re looking for but the fact that we can’t find it this way.»
How to Get the Most Out of Your Sleep
You can't control every factor—but you can set yourself up for the best sleep possible.
«What you do leading up to 11:30 counts, too. Try unwinding for an hour before bed.»
How to Sleep
Not getting enough sleep can have serious consequences, but people’s lifestyles often show a worrying disregard for the human body’s natural wake/sleep patterns. In this informative and entertaining article, health media guru and senior editor at The Atlantic James Hamblin, MD, looks at people’s paradoxical relationship to sleep and explains the physical and mental effects of their attempts to meddle with their body’s natural rhythms. getAbstract recommends this article to anyone looking to understand what happens to the brain and body when sleep proves elusive.
How to Fall Asleep in 120 Seconds
This sleep technique helped WWII fighter pilots relax and unwind on the battlefield.
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Best Yoga Poses for Better Sleep
Having trouble sleeping lately? Try calming your body and mind with gentle yoga stretches. Here are the best yoga stretches for a good night's rest.
How Much Sleep Do You Need When You Are Sick? A Lot More Than You Think
Unsurprisingly, when we’re sick, all we want to do is sleep. But sleeping well when you’re sick, as I discovered, is easier said than done.
How to get to sleep – and actually stay asleep
From learning to drift off to reducing how many times you wake up in the night, sleep experts share how to get a better eight hours
Why does sleep become more elusive as we age? It has to do with shifts in "sleep…
Insomnia and fatigue can worsen with time, but it doesn't have to be complicated to find decent rest
Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
As little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or maintaining…
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Sleep—all under 10 minutes.
How To Get The Best Sleep Of Your Life: Six Secrets From Research
Want to get the best sleep of your life? Science has answers for how we can get more and better shut eye. Here's what you need to know...
«Studies show when students in the top 10 percent of their class are restricted to under seven hours of sleep a night, they perform like students in the bottom 10 percent.»
This Sleepytime Beverage Has 6 of the Top Sleep-Promoting Ingredients—Here’s the Impact It Had on My Ability…
I’ve tried nearly all the sleep remedies imaginable—and this one just hit different.
An hour-by-hour guide to your bedtime routine
The best bedtime routine is one you enjoy.
Exposure to Certain Fragrances During Sleep Dramatically Boosts Cognitive Function
Of all the senses we love to indulge, scent is often neglected – but the right smells could be just what your brain needs to keep it whirring in old age.
«Researchers at the University of California, Irvine recently uncovered strong evidence that enriching the air with fragrances improves cognitive performance by strengthening a critical connection between neurological areas involving memory and decision-making.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Sleep.
Why we can dream in more than one language
Sleep has a more powerful role in language-learning than was previously thought. What does this reveal about our night-time brain?
Bed Habits
One insomniac’s journey into sleep research to understand what screens before bed are doing to our brains.
Why and How Do We Dream?
Dreams are subjective, but there are ways to peer into the minds of people while they are dreaming. Steven Strogatz speaks with sleep researcher Antonio Zadra about how new experimental methods have…
99 Ways To Get Better Sleep
Looking to get some better sleep in the new year? Try these 99 tips for optimal rest.
Sleep and your health: Everything you need to know
Our 24/7 society seems to be slowly robbing us of our slumber, but at what cost? Sleep expert, professor of neuroscience and author of Why we sleep Dr Matthew Walker explores all the ways sleep can…
«Eli Joseph Cossman delightfully noted, “the best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep”.»
Thought Leaders
We monitor hundreds of thought leaders, influencers, and newsletters in Sleep, including:
James Clear
Author of the #1 NYT bestseller Atomic Habits (http://atomichabits.com). I write about building better habits.
Outside
A run, hike, ride, or meditation can change everything. Live Bravely! IG: @outsidemagazine Newsletters: http://outsideonline.com/newsletters Cover photo: Mark Fleming
Men's Health Mag
Men's Health magazine is your ultimate guide to fitness, health, weight loss, nutrition, sex, style and guy wisdom.
Lifehacker
Do everything better.
Scientific American
Awesome discoveries. Expert insights. Science that shapes the world.
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