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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

This 2-hour window is the best time of day to take a nap, sleep doctor says

When is the best time to take nap? A sleep doctor reveals the optimal time of day to take a nap in order to feel rested and reap the health benefits.
Woman taking a nap
Woman taking a nap

Is sleeping on your back or side healthier? Experts reveal the pros and cons of each

Is sleeping on your side or back better for you? Sleep doctors discuss the pros and cons of each and whether one sleeping position is healthier.
Portrait of a woman sleeping in bed on her side.
Portrait of a woman sleeping in bed on her side.

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
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