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Sleep is essential for well-being, but millions of people fail to get the sleep they need. Your sleep support starts here. Learn about a range of sleep topics that can help you optimize sleep and take charge of your health. Our sleep guides can help you understand the latest research and tips for better sleep, what affects sound sleep, good sleeping habits, and much more.

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Sleep impacts your health, well-being, and job productivity. Most adults should aim for seven or eight hours of sleep.

Can You Overdose on Melatonin?

Melatonin is one of the most popular sleep aid supplements on the market today. This product earns the companies that sell it over $425 million a year. But the question remains: is it safe? To answer that question, we first have to look at what exactly melatonin is. Melatonin is a natural hormone created and released by the pineal gland. Corresponding melatonin receptors absorb it from the bloodstream to regulate the circadian rhythm (the body’s internal clock). Sometimes, the body has trouble maintaining proper melatonin levels. This can be due to a number of factors like jet lag, bright artificial lighting at night, and blue lights from screens. It’s also… Read more »

Children and Sleep: A Comprehensive Guide To Healthy Development

We all need plenty of sleep to get through the day, but compared to adults, children and pre-teens have an even higher incidence of issues stemming from sleep deprivation. After all, kids need more sleep than the rest of us because their bodies and brains develop rapidly over a relatively short period of time. Without those pivotal snoozing hours at night, development can become seriously disrupted. The earliest sleep studies for children were conducted in 1897—clearly, this question has been on our minds for a long time. If you notice signs of sleep problems in your child, it’s probably time for an intervention. Some of the most common symptoms you… Read more »

Resources for Common Issues & Topics

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Collection of Articles on Sleep Basics

Sleep Resources

Quick Tips

Can You Overdose on Melatonin?

Children and Sleep: A Comprehensive Guide To Healthy Development

Resources for Common Issues & Topics

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Melatonin for Sleep: Side Effects and Alternatives

Revealing the Science Behind Sleeping and Waking

Your Sleep Phenotype and What It Means