Life Kit: Get Better Sleep

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Life Kit: Get Better Sleep

Ever gotten into bed only to toss and turn and wonder why you aren’t asleep yet? Us too. Let Life Kit help; we’ve got you covered on tips on how to better prepare yourself for bedtime, manage insomnia, and get the restful sleep you need. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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  1. Get Better Sleep

    01/11/2024

    Get Better Sleep

    Ever gotten into bed only to toss and turn and wonder why you aren’t asleep yet? Us too. Let Life Kit help; this playlist has got you covered with tips on how to better prepare yourself for bedtime, manage insomnia, and get the restful sleep you need. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

    26 sec
  2. Can magnesium help you sleep?

    10/09/2024 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Can magnesium help you sleep?

    TikTok users claim that drinking the "sleepy girl mocktail," a mixture of magnesium powder, tart cherry juice and other ingredients, can help you sleep. But does it really work? NPR's health correspondent Maria Godoy brings us the science behind the trend – and magnesium's effect on sleep.

    11 min
  3. How to take a refreshing nap

    26/02/2024 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to take a refreshing nap

    A good siesta can offer significant mental and physical health benefits. Here's how to take a nap that won't affect your nighttime sleep — and will leave you feeling energized.

    21 min
  4. Debunking sleep myths

    09/01/2024 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Debunking sleep myths

    Is it OK to exercise before you hit the hay? Sleep for less than 5 hours a night? Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins sets the record straight to help you get better sleep.

    17 min
  5. Sleep better with these bedtime rituals

    15/12/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Sleep better with these bedtime rituals

    How do you get a good night's sleep? Many of us have routines we use to try to reach that blissful state of slumber — from meditation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks. Sleep scientists weigh in on which sleep rituals actually work.

    21 min
  6. How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine

    07/03/2023 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to have a healthy relationship with caffeine

    Are you drinking too much coffee? A gastroenterologist and a caffeine researcher share surprising insights about the psychoactive drug.

    23 min
  7. How to wake up early

    04/11/2021 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to wake up early

    Waking up at dawn with the bakers and the baristas may not be for everyone — especially night owls. Whether you have to wake up early or you'd like to become more of a morning lark, here are a few habits that can help you set yourself up for success at that first alarm.

    22 min
  8. How to stop revenge bedtime

    16/06/2020 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    How to stop revenge bedtime

    When your days are packed, it can be hard to find some "me time" time to unwind. You might find yourself staying up past your bedtime, scrolling on social media or watching an extra episode of your latest show, That's called "revenge bedtime procrastination." These tips can help you overcome it.

    19 min
  9. Think your way out of insomnia

    25/03/2020 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Think your way out of insomnia

    Difficulty sleeping can cause anxiety, which often leads to more trouble sleeping. Life Kit host Allison Aubrey talks to sleep experts about how cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can bring relief for people with chronic sleep issues.

    21 min
  10. Do this today to sleep better tonight

    23/03/2019 • LIFE KIT+ ONLY

    Do this today to sleep better tonight

    From mediation to melatonin to putting on a pair of socks, we all have routines to help us reach that blissful state of slumber. These are the ones that work: - Forget sheep. Instead, use mental imagery — picturing a walk in the woods or a stroll on a beach — to help relax. - Relaxation and meditation apps can help you unwind. - Melatonin supplements might ease your way into sleep, but too much melatonin could disrupt it. - Over-the-counter sleep medications may knock you out, but they won't result in effective sleep. - If young kids wake you in the wee hours, don't react in a way that increases their stress — but do find strategies that make it no fun to be up. - Sleep rituals are personal. If you believe in yours, that might be all you need.

    21 min

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Ever gotten into bed only to toss and turn and wonder why you aren’t asleep yet? Us too. Let Life Kit help; we’ve got you covered on tips on how to better prepare yourself for bedtime, manage insomnia, and get the restful sleep you need. Subscribe to Life Kit Plus now to get exclusive access to this and other Life Kit playlists we’ll be adding over time, and get sponsor-free listening for new Life Kit episodes, too.

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    Life Kit
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    NPR
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