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Why falling asleep gets harder as you age—and what doctors say actually helps

Experts share tips for falling asleep—and staying asleep through the night, plus why it's so crucial to get enough sleep.
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People Who Need The TV On To Fall Asleep As They Get Older Usually Have These 11 Reasons

Watching TV before bed might not help you relax they way you think it does. As people get older, falling asleep can become more and more difficult. With age comes more reasons for them to feel ...
Fast Company

3 ways to fall asleep faster, backed by decades of research

So, yeah: Performing at your best requires getting enough sleep. But what if you struggle to fall asleep? Here are three techniques sleep science says you should definitely try. While inhaling and ...
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This Is Exactly What To Do When You Can't Fall Back Asleep, According To Experts

Lately, I’ve been waking up every night in the middle of the night like clockwork. It’s a bit of a mystery as to why: I haven’t been feeling particularly stressed about anything—not work, not my ...
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Couples Who Need To Sleep In Separate Beds To Fall Asleep As They Get Older Usually Have These 11 Reasons

Have you heard of sleep divorce? It’s the idea that while a couple may still be together, they choose to sleep in separate beds. This concept always makes me think of an episode of "I Love Lucy." ...
New Scientist

Falling asleep isn’t a gradual process – it happens all of a sudden

The brain doesn’t gradually fall asleep. Instead, it reaches a tipping point at which it rapidly transitions from wakefulness to sleep in a matter of minutes – a discovery that could improve our ...
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Your AirPods Can Tell When You Fall Asleep - Here's How

If you've ever fallen asleep to the gentle sounds of white noise played through a set of wireless earbuds, you'll know just how soothing it is to let the din of a rainy forest or ocean waves beckon ...