Sleep

A person napping on a sofa in soft afternoon sunlight

How to Nap Without Waking Up More Tired

Short naps are less likely to leave you heavy and confused. Here is how to time one, shape the room and recover cleanly afterward.

How to Nap Without Waking Up More Tired

Short naps are less likely to leave you heavy and confused. Here is how to time one, shape the room and recover cleanly afterward.

A person relaxing on a bed while listening to headphones

The Best Audio for Sleep

White noise, brown noise, music and stories each solve a slightly different bedtime problem. The best choice is the one that stays steady and asks least of your attention.

The Best Audio for Sleep

White noise, brown noise, music and stories each solve a slightly different bedtime problem. The best choice is the one that stays steady and asks least of your attention.

A person resting in bed with a blue sleep mask over their eyes

Why Your Sleep Mask Leaks Light at the Nose

A bright sliver beside the nose usually means the mask and your face are not meeting cleanly. Small fit changes can often close the gap.

Why Your Sleep Mask Leaks Light at the Nose

A bright sliver beside the nose usually means the mask and your face are not meeting cleanly. Small fit changes can often close the gap.

A side sleeper resting on a pillow in a softly lit bedroom

Why Earbuds Hurt Side Sleepers

Earbuds can become surprisingly painful when a pillow presses them into your ear. Here is why it happens and what to try instead.

Why Earbuds Hurt Side Sleepers

Earbuds can become surprisingly painful when a pillow presses them into your ear. Here is why it happens and what to try instead.

A person sleeping in a dim, peaceful bedroom

Is Sleeping With the Lights On Bad? How Light A...

Light can make it harder for your brain to treat bedtime as night, and it can make sleep easier to disturb. Here is how to reduce bedroom light without turning...

Is Sleeping With the Lights On Bad? How Light A...

Light can make it harder for your brain to treat bedtime as night, and it can make sleep easier to disturb. Here is how to reduce bedroom light without turning...