Sleep and Depression: The Hidden Connection

Sleep problems increase the risk of depression two to tenfold. The bidirectional relationship and what you can do about it.
Heart Palpitations at Night: When Your Heart Disrupts Your Sleep

Nocturnal heart palpitations are usually harmless, but they don’t feel that way. Causes, warning signs, and what you can do right now.
Waking Up at Night: Why You’re Wide Awake at 3 AM

Awake at 3 AM and ruminating? The biology behind it and what you can do to fall back asleep.
Sleep Disorders in Menopause: Why Sleep Disappears and What Helps

Up to 60% of women in menopause have sleep problems. Hot flashes, hormones, and what really helps.
Grandma’s Home Remedies for Sleep Problems

Warm milk, chamomile tea, lavender, warm bath — which home remedies actually help and which are myths. With scientific evidence.
Sleep Sounds: How to Block Noise and Sleep Through the Night

Noise destroys your sleep even without waking you. The most effective measures against street noise, snoring, and sounds.
CBT-I Techniques for Home: 6 Exercises That Really Work

Six CBT-I exercises you can practice at home: sleep diary, stimulus control, sleep restriction, and more. With step-by-step instructions.
How to Choose the Right Mattress for Better Sleep: 7 Criteria That Matter

Harder is not better. The 7 criteria for the right mattress: firmness, zoning, material, cover and more.
Ashwagandha for Restful Sleep: What the Science Says

How Ashwagandha Works in the Body The sleep-promoting effect of ashwagandha is based on three mechanisms. First: lowering cortisol levels. Cortisol is the stress hormone that keeps the body in a state of alert. Ashwagandha demonstrably reduces cortisol production — studies show a decrease of 14 to 30 percent with regular use. Less cortisol means […]
Sweating in Your Sleep: Causes and What You Can Do About It

The Most Common Causes of Nighttime Sweating Room temperature is the most obvious factor. Anything above 19 degrees Celsius (66°F) in the bedroom is too warm for most people. Your body needs to lower its core temperature to initiate sleep — sweating is its cooling mechanism. Sleeping too warm not only increases perspiration but also […]