Sleep

Your Best Sleep Ever: We Snooze-Tested Amazon’s Top 5 Best-Selling Pillows…And Discovered the Perfect Pillow for All Types of Sleepers
In an effort to help you catch more Zzzz, we rounded up three types of sleepers—back, side, stomach—to test the five best-selling pillows on Amazon. Here's what they thought.
Arlyn Hernandez
Jul 22, 2021
The Surprising Carry-On That Helped Me Feel so Much More Relaxed on Vacation
Hint: It feels like a warm hug.
Britt Franklin
Jul 19, 2021
7 Sleep Mistakes You're Making While Camping — and How to Fix Them
According to experts.
Jennifer Prince
Jul 6, 2021
Two Things a Professional Organizer Never Keeps on Her Nightstand
And two more that she always has handy.
Jordan Snowden
Jul 6, 2021
This No-Cost, 3-Step Nightly Ritual Is My Secret to Falling Asleep
Here's why a doctor says it works.
Olivia Muenter
Jun 23, 2021
5 Frustrating Morning Habits You Can’t Seem to Stop — and How to Finally Fix Them For Good
If you're tired of going to bed with solid plans for the next day... only to wake up exhausted and already feeling like you’re “behind,” you’re not alone.
Sakshi Udavant
Jun 8, 2021
I'm a Hardcore Side Sleeper, and This Is the Only Pillow I'll Ever Use Again
Its funny shape serves a serious purpose.
Ella Cerón
May 28, 2021
This Oddly Shaped Pillow Has Given Me the Best Sleep I’ve Had in Months
I feel like my head is resting on a cushy cloud.
Mark Marino
May 24, 2021
This Mattress Topper Is So Good That It Makes My Insomnia (Somewhat) Bearable
It somehow, against the odds, makes my nights of tossing and turning not only tolerable, but kind of... nice?
Terri Pous
May 26, 2021
9 Products Apartment Therapy Staffers Swear By to Help Them Relax
They might work for you, too.
Nicoletta Richardson
May 21, 2021
The Best Sleep and Relaxation Tips From Nurses and Night Shift Workers
As well as people who can fall asleep anywhere.
Kara Nesvig
May 21, 2021
Bed Bath & Beyond’s Cozy New Bedding Line Is the Stuff Dreams Are Made Of
Transform your sleep space with this affordable line of mattress toppers, brushed cotton sheets, pillows, and comforters.
Tim Minerd
May 20, 2021
5 Mistakes You're Making While Napping (Yes, Really) — and How to Fix Them
Welcome to Restival Season, Apartment Therapy’s series about slowing down, sleeping more, and relaxing however you can — no fancy wristbands needed.Do you ever find yourself wishing you could travel back to your childhood and just take all those naps you probably refused at the time? Yeah, same. But there’s some good news: Naps aren’t just for kids. In fact, they’re pretty helpful for adults as well.
De Elizabeth
May 20, 2021
I Turned Off My Blue Lights an Hour Before Bed for a Week — Here's What Happened
Could I put my phone down at least an hour before I went to sleep? I tried it.
Ashley Abramson
May 19, 2021
This Sleep App Turns Bedtime Into a Meditation and an Adventure
I fell asleep in Barcelona without leaving my bedroom.
Ashley Abramson
May 18, 2021
Rest Is a Radical Act — And We Need It Now More Than Ever
In today’s fast-paced, “hustle”-obsessed culture, it’s easy to forget how important it is to simply let go, unwind, and relax your body and brain. In fact, it’s not just important—it can also be a radical act in the face of a society that often prioritizes the “grind” above all else.
De Elizabeth
May 17, 2021
The Anti-Sleep Routine That's Actually Helped My Insomnia
Turns out the best sleep routine might be not having one at all.
Terri Pous
May 11, 2021
4 Ways to Use Feng Shui for a Better Night's Sleep
According to an expert.
Julianne Ishler
May 10, 2021
Here’s Why Even Hot Sleepers Can’t Fall Asleep Without a Blanket, According to a Sleep Expert
Shopping
There's a scientific reason you can't kick your blanket to the curb (no matter how hot you sleep).
Jasmine Grant
Apr 29, 2021
I Tried Listening to Sleep Music to Cure My Pandemic Insomnia
Here's what happened.
Sakshi Udavant
Apr 24, 2021
This Eco-Friendly Weighted Blanket Now Comes in Summery New Colors
Say hello to Bearaby's cooling summer collection.
Ella Cerón
Apr 22, 2021
This Adjustable Cooling Pillow Is a Dream for Sweaty Sleepers and Has Over 8,000 5-Star Amazon Reviews
Shopping
"I've been using this for weeks and haven't woken up covered in sweat once!"
Tim Minerd
Apr 16, 2021
I Tried the Budget-Friendly Pillow That Made Our Best List — and the Hype Is Real
Bonus: It's on sale for $12 right now!
Tim Minerd
Apr 7, 2021
These Hour-Long Pop Songs Are Here to Help You Fall Asleep
NEWS
The popular meditation app just announced a first-of-its-kind partnership in honor of World Sleep Day serving up hour-long "sleep remixes" of your favorite songs by Ariana Grande, Kacey Musgraves, Katy Perry, and more.
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 19, 2021
7 Comforters That Are Perfect for Couples Who Run Hot and Cold
Shopping
Say goodbye to playing tug-of-war and hello to restful cohabitation.
Jasmine Grant
Mar 12, 2021
9 Easy Ways Even Night Owls Can Make Mornings Hurt Just a Bit Less
You don't have to be a "morning person" to have a good morning.
Kara Nesvig
Mar 11, 2021
3 Little Ways to Keep Daylight Savings Time From Messing Up Your Sleep Schedule
According to an expert.
Rachel N-Blair
Mar 11, 2021
The Old-School Mattress Mistake You Might Be Making
Modern mattresses are a different breed, and in this case, Grandma doesn't know best.
Julie Sprankles
Mar 10, 2021
7 Bad Sleep Habits You Didn't Realize You Started, And How to Fix Them
According to experts.
Caroline Biggs
Mar 7, 2021
5 Ways to Upgrade Your "Grown-Up" Nightstand
And one way to drag it all the way down.
Ella Cerón
Feb 27, 2021
How the Pandemic Has Affected Sleep Habits, According to One Survey
Casper's new survey examines the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic's impact on sleep.
Jessica Wang
Feb 20, 2021
6 Tips for Anyone Who Doesn't Want to Share a Bed With Their Partner
Don't want to (or can't) sleep when you share a bed or room? No problem!
Terri Pous
Feb 16, 2021
The Early Morning Habit That Will Help You Actually Make Sense of Your Dreams
Is your dream self trying to tell you something?
Julianne Ishler
Feb 6, 2021
This Playlist Features Dreamy Piano Covers of Your Favorite Pop Songs
While you might be familiar with Calm as one of the leading apps out there for guided meditations and sleep stories, you won’t want to miss the app’s many music offerings.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jan 28, 2021
7 Easy Habits That Will Help You Fake Being a Morning Person
According to experts.
Caroline Biggs
Jan 27, 2021
This App Can Help You Fall Asleep During Your Nightly Doomscroll
NEWS
It replaces your social media feeds with content that is specially designed to actually help you sleep.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jan 15, 2021
I Upgraded My Sheets and Started Sleeping Better Than I Have All Year
Here's why doctors say it works.
Kristin Corpuz
Dec 10, 2020
I Tried the Popular Martha Stewart Comforter—and It’s Worth the Hype
It's almost 80% off!
Sholeen Damarwala
Nov 30, 2020
The 3 Habits Experts Swear By For the Best Winter Sleep
Prepare for total hibernation.
Aleksandra Goldberg
Nov 9, 2020
This Device Turns Your Bed into a Cradle for Adults
NEWS
It'll help you sleep like, well, a baby.
Kenya Foy
Oct 28, 2020
This Streaming Service Wants to Help You Fall Asleep
Dubbed the “Netflix for sleep,” Restflix is a restful sleep streaming service that helps you fall asleep faster and encourages continuous, productive rest.
Laura Martisiute
Sep 11, 2020
Try This Laundry Recipe for the Softest Pajamas You'll Ever Sleep (or Live) In
It just requires a few small tweaks to your normal laundry routine.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 2, 2020
Linen Sheet Sets Can Cost Upwards of $200 Each—Here's Why
Whether you snag a set of linen sheets is up to you, and how you like your bed to feel. But it may help to know what it is that makes linen sheets so expensive.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 2, 2020
I Added Pink Lightbulbs to My Living Room for an Inviting Glow—and Got the Bonus of Better Sleep
Comfort Decorating
I’ve found ideas for how to create my home are tucked into the grooves of good conversation.
Hali Bey Ramdene
Aug 23, 2020
People Would Rather Clean Toilets Than Duvets, According To This Survey
Recently, the luxury mattress experts over at The Saatva Company took a shameless look at what other people do in bed. As it turns out, surveying couples about their sleeping habits yielded some rather surprising results. We can get to the responses about sex and mattress preferences later, but first things first: Of the 1,500 participants, the 962 who use a duvet actually prefer to clean all the toilets in their home over washing and reassembling the bed covering and its contents.
Kenya Foy
Jul 30, 2020
What Your Myers-Briggs Type Says About Your Bedtime Routine
It turns out the secret to your particular recipe for quality sleep may run deeper than just a day-to-day preference.
Anne Momber
Jul 30, 2020
Science Says Night Owls Who Wake Up Late Are More Intelligent Than Early Birds
Benjamin Franklin wrote the famous phrase, “early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” His viewpoint sounds nice, and his own personal success gives his advice some strong support. However, now night owls and researchers alike would beg to differ. During the last few decades, there’s a growing body of fascinating research on the relationship between sleep patterns and intelligence.
Jennifer Nied
Jul 30, 2020
This Is Why You Have Trouble Sleeping in the Winter
Winter, the season of cozy hygge, seems like it would be the best time of year to catch up on all those ZZZs we miss out on during the more active months. But it turns out that—whether or not you’re one of the 10 million Americans who suffer from seasonal affective disorder each year—the long and dark days actually wreak havoc on our sleep schedules, both in the quality of our sleep and the number of hours of rest we’re getting each night.
Melissa Massello
Jul 30, 2020
8 Things You Should Stop Doing When You Wake Up in the Morning
Many of us practice AM habits that aren't exactly beneficial.
Caroline Biggs
Jul 30, 2020
Survey: Back-Sleepers Are More Likely to Wake Up Feeling Motivated
People can be opinionated about sleep positions, and we don’t blame them—plenty of evidence shows physical and mental health are directly linked to our quality of sleep. And according to one survey, some ways of sleeping may even more profoundly affect quality of sleep, mood, and even motivation levels in the workplace. A survey of 1,021 people from The Sleep Judge shows that those of us who sleep on our backs win the sleep lottery in more ways than one.
Ashley Abramson
Jul 30, 2020
Casper Has Opened a Nap Café in New York
If you need a nap in the city that never sleeps, then there’s a new way for you to catch some ZZZs. Casper, the direct-to-consumer mattress company that started the bed in a box craze, has opened The Dreamery, a nap café next to its store in New York. If you’re new to nap cafés, then you’ve been sleeping on a trend.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 17, 2020
World Sleep Day: 73 of Our Best Tips for Better Shut Eye
No matter which side of the bed you got up on this morning, chances are, you could probably use a little more shut eye. Today is the tenth annual World Sleep Day, an event intended to be a celebration of sleep and a call to action on important sleep related issues. We do our fair share of talking about snoozing around here, so today, we’ve rounded up our best tips for a better night’s sleep. Don’t let your space steal your sleep.
Tara Bellucci
Jul 16, 2020
Iggy Pop, David Byrne, and Other Celebrities Are Reading Bedtime Stories for Adults
Bedtime stories are good for adults, too.
Laura Martisiute
Jun 11, 2020
I Tried 5 Different Tricks to Cure My Insomnia—Here’s What Worked, and What Didn’t
It may take a little time and strategy, but those glorious hours of shut-eye are worth your while.
Ashley Abramson
Jun 9, 2020
We Asked 29 Celebrities to Share Their Ideal Bedtime, and This Was the Most Popular Answer
Even if it never actually happens...
Nicoletta Richardson
May 26, 2020
This Amazing Mattress Brand Is the Only Thing Bringing Me Comfort Right Now
It's a tough to achieve restful sleep these days.
Madeline Bilis
May 19, 2020
4 Simple Habits of People Who Always Go to Bed on Time
Sleep procrastination is a real thing. Here's how to stop.
Ashley Abramson
Mar 24, 2020
The Easiest Way to Sanitize Your Bed Sheets, According to a Laundry Expert
Even if you have access to a washer, you might want to take this extra maintenance step just to be sure you’re not sleeping in a literal bed of germs.
Ashley Abramson
Mar 23, 2020
How to Sleep in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
If you feel like you're sleeping worse than ever, you're not alone.
Laura Schocker
Mar 22, 2020
Do I Really Need 8 Hours Of Sleep Every Night? And 10 Other Things We’re Told Are Mandatory
Here’s what you need to know to rest easy.
Jennifer Nied
Mar 18, 2020
Chrissy Teigen Tried This Hack to Stop a Recurring Nightmare and Get Some Sleep, But Does It Work?
Would you try it?
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 6, 2020
This Smart Bed Automatically Adjusts Temperature To Keep You Asleep
It can be warmed to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Inigo Del Castillo
Feb 16, 2020
How to Stop Feeling Exhausted After Work, According to Reddit
It's possible to have more energy post-5 p.m.
Laura Martisiute
Feb 13, 2020
IKEA Is Inviting You and a Friend to the In-Store Slumber Party of a Lifetime
You get to sleep in one of the showrooms.
Nicoletta Richardson
Feb 13, 2020
These Soft, Self-Dimming Bedside Lamps Improved My Sleep Almost Instantly
The best thing I ever did for my overall mental health was to stop sleeping with my phone next to my bed.
Olivia Muenter
Feb 11, 2020
Here’s How Much Sleep Scientists Say You Need, Based on Your Age
8 hours isn't for everyone.
Inigo Del Castillo
Feb 4, 2020
Try This 4-Step Guide to Improve Your Restless Winter Sleep
You'd think with all the nesting you'd be sleeping like a baby during the winter season. Not so.
Carrie Murphy
Feb 3, 2020
Meet Pink Noise, The Sleep Aid That Might Be More Effective Than White Noise
Pink noise is making literal waves.
Olivia Harvey
Feb 3, 2020
This Editor-Approved, Cult-Favorite Comforter Is 20 Percent Off Right Now
We tried a magic tech-infused comforter to get through the temperamental Sprintertime weather.
Taryn Williford
Jan 24, 2020
Using Your Phone as an Alarm? Here’s Why You Should Stop
For the last few years, I’ve been using my smartphone as an alarm. It seemed innocuous enough, until I came upon an alarm clock that I found quite cool and decided to try using it instead of my mobile. The results were surprising. Here are five reasons I’m ditching my smartphone in the bedroom: 1. When your phone goes to bed with you, you spend your last few minutes before sleep staring at a glowing screen. This is bad for falling asleep.
Elizabeth Giorgi
Nov 25, 2019
31 Things a Great Host Will Think About Before Having Overnight Guests
While not every one of these think-ahead items applies to every home or every overnight guest scenario, these are some of the kinds of things a great host thinks about long before the doorbell rings.
Shifrah Combiths
Nov 24, 2019
I Tried Mindful Breathing for a Week And it Changed How I Feel About My Anxiety
Hoping for better sleep and, as a result, more productive and intentional mornings, I gave the 2:1 ("two-to-one") breathing exercise a try—every night in bed, for an entire week.
Ashley Abramson
Sep 27, 2019