Mental Floss

SLEEP

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Feeling groggy after your nap? It's not just you.

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A good soak might actually be an effective treatment for clinically diagnosed mood disorders.

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Unfortunately for you, reading this article on your phone in the dark won’t help, so make sure to arm yourself with these tips before you hit the sack.

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The many weird and wonderful ways animals manage to catch some z's.

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There are few things more unpleasant than waking up in the middle of the night covered in sweat. We tested some sheets that promise to keep you cool and dry.

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Forget sheep—counting happy little trees can help you fall asleep, too.

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The new study could change the way we think about sleep debt.

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It's made to keep you from snoring, track your sleep, and let you jam to music without your partner hearing.

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News you can use this holiday season.

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Identifying as an insomniac will only make your sleep worse, a new study suggests.

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Instead of counting sheep, you may want to start counting yaks.

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Because it's amazing, that's why. (But also, you know, comfort.)

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Lush's body lotion is popular, but can it really help you catch some z's?

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Even the most dedicated night owls can train themselves to become early risers.

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According to a recent study, naturally staggered sleep schedules means that someone is always awake and vigilant.

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Scientists say sleeping during the day and working at night could block necessary regeneration of damaged DNA.

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Your inconsistent sleep schedule could be wearing on your health.

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It feels like snuggling a giant Beanie Baby.

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Knowing your chronotype can help you make better food choices.

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Scientists say some survive on as little as two hours a night and can go up to 46 hours without sleeping.

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Scarily, 35 percent of American adults sleep less than seven hours daily.

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Sleep-deprivation hurts more than just yourself.

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Unsurprisingly, we do not exercise more to make up for it.

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Are you a Bear, Wolf, Dolphin, or Lion?