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Tips for When You Wake up in the Middle of the Night

There are lots of reasons you might wake up during the night, from drinking a little too much wine before bed to hearing a loud noise outside your…

Relaxation Techniques, Sleep Cycles

6 Ways to Reduce Nighttime Awakenings for Better Sleep

How to Decrease the Number of Times You Wake up at Night

Waking frequently during the night reduces your sleep satisfaction. Learn how to limit these sleep disturbances. How long you sleep each night is important, but even if you get the…

Sleep Cycles, Temperature

How to Cut Down on Night Waking

Many people have no trouble sleeping through the night. For people who suffer from nighttime waking, the consequences extend far beyond a momentary annoyance. Falling asleep can be hard enough,…

Aging, Sleep Cycles

What is the Sleep/Wake Cycle?

Learn about how your body knows when it’s time to sleep—and to wake up.

Circadian Rhythm / Body Clock, Sleep Cycles

Understanding Sleep Cycles: What Happens While You Sleep

Learn what is really going on in your body while you’re getting your zzz's. Before the 1950's, scientists used to believe that as people drifted off to sleep, their brains…

Circadian Rhythm / Body Clock, Myths & Facts about Sleep, Sleep & Your Body, Sleep Cycles, Sleep Myths & Facts

Sleep Cycles: Everything You Need to Know

Find out what’s happening in your brain while you’re fast asleep. Your body may be still while you sleep, but your brain is actually pretty active. In fact, it goes…

Science of Sleep, Sleep Cycles