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Tossing and turning? Unlock the secrets to better sleep with tips and tricks from the experts.

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How sleep affects your brain health

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager talk to experts David Eagleman, neuroscience professor at Stanford University and CEO and co-founder of Neosensory; Rebecca Robbins, sleep researcher and co-author of “Sleep for Success!”; and Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, about the impact of sleep on your brain health.
How sleep affects your brain health
How sleep affects your brain health

Dentist reveals 1 easy exercise you can do to stop clenching your jaw right now

Dentists and oral pain experts explain why we grind and clench — and how to stop.
Toothache
Toothache

Study finds lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure. How much sleep is enough?

Is the "eight-hour rule" for sleep true? Experts discuss how much sleep you need and the health effects of not getting enough.
Young woman sleeping in bed
Young woman sleeping in bed

Is 7 hours of sleep a night enough? Sleep doctors weigh in

Is sleeping seven hours a night enough? Sleep doctors explain how much sleep you need and how to get a better night's rest.
Woman with eyes closed yawning in bed at home
Woman with eyes closed yawning in bed at home

How to create a bedtime routine to help you fall asleep easier

If you have a hard time falling asleep at night, creating a nighttime routine to wind down before bed can make a huge difference.
Young woman practicing breathing exercise in bedroom at home
Young woman practicing breathing exercise in bedroom at home

What is the healthiest sleeping position? These 2 positions have the most benefits, doctors say

Sleep doctors share advice to help determine the healthiest sleeping position for you.
Woman sleeping on her back.
Woman sleeping on her back.

Is 5 hours of sleep at night enough?

Is sleeping five hours a night enough? Experts discuss the health impacts of sleep deprivation and how to get more sleep.
woman half asleep in bed
woman half asleep in bed

Is 6 hours of sleep at night enough?

Is it healthy to sleep six hours a night? Experts discuss whether six hours is enough sleep, the potential health impacts, and tips to improve sleep hygiene.
Shot of a young man sleeping in bed.
Shot of a young man sleeping in bed.

A sleep psychologist recommends the 3-2-1 rule to help you get the best sleep of your life

A sleep expert breaks down the method, plus, other tips to improve your shuteye.
A young woman in orange pyjamas is fast asleep in a double bed
A young woman in orange pyjamas is fast asleep in a double bed

6 breathing exercises to ease stress and anxiety

Slower breathing can reduce anxiety and fear. Here's how to try "cycling sighing," box breathing and more techniques to help you relax.

Swimmer Thomas Ceccon seen sleeping outside after remarks about Olympic Village’s lack of AC

Ceccon spoke about the lack of air conditioning and poor food quality in an interview with Italian broadcaster Rai after failing to qualify for the 200-meter backstroke final.
Thomas Ceccon.
Thomas Ceccon.