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Discover the best temperature for sleep that’s restorative, rejuvenating, and optimal for energy.  Sick of counting sheep as you toss and turn, only to rest your eyes for what feels like 15 minutes—and then be rudely awakened by the alarm? We’ve been there, felt that. While what you eat and drink, how you move your […]

You may not think of sleep as an active time in your day, but under the hood, your brain and body are hard at work repairing your muscles, processing emotions, consolidating memories, and strengthening your immune system. This work is done throughout the four stages of sleep, which make up one cycle of sleep. Get […]

You probably don’t need science to tell you if you’re a night owl or an early bird, but it turns out that your sleep personality, or chronotype, is actually more nuanced than just being a morning person or not. “A chronotype is your body’s natural disposition to be awake or asleep at certain times,” explains […]

Night sweats are unpleasant, at best, and dangerous, at worst. Here’s what causes night sweats—and what you can do to banish them from your bedroom for good. There’s nothing better than crawling into your bed, snuggling under the covers, and settling in for a long, restful night of sleep. And there’s nothing worse than waking […]

When you think of stress, certain connotations—like being burned out and overwhelmed—come to mind. While these are very real reactions to repeatedly handling stressful situations, some stress isn’t as negative as you might think. That’s where positive stress comes in. With the help of Clarity Health Solutions psychotherapist Sharron Frederick, LCSW, we’ll learn to distinguish […]

Weighted blankets are surging in popularity these days. In fact, according to 2020 data, their sales now pull in an estimated $220 million per year. But do weighted blankets really work to reduce stress and improve sleep—and are they worth it? Here’s a look at their benefits, plus our review. How do weighted blankets work? […]

Sleeping with your mouth open isn’t doing any favors for your oral health. Here, leading dentists detail six reasons why you should sleep with your mouth closed. In a world in which stressful situations seem perpetually on the rise, it’s important to rest up to be as prepared as possible for whatever the day has […]

Does the way you sleep say something about your personality? According to sleep position psychology, it sure does. Learn about five different types of sleep positions and what each may say about you. There’s something so restorative about catching enough zzZz’s each night. But did you know that the way you sleep can play into […]

To learn what’s going on with vivid dreams in quarantine, we looked at the latest research. From there, two dream experts helped us put it all in context. The phenomenon of dreaming is as fascinating as it is mysterious. And as far as the long social distancing season of 2020 goes, it seems as though […]

Looking to get more quality zzZz’s and stress less? Enter: valerian root for sleep. It befits a plant as legendary as this one to have a name like valerian. It honestly sounds like a Game of Thrones character we thought was going to be a villain, but who just turned out to be fairly benign […]

I’ve always been drawn to the metaphysical, mystical, and mysterious, so I jumped at the chance as an undergrad to take a course on dream psychology. Since it provided me with the tools to gain illuminating, actionable insights into pressing dilemmas, I fondly remember the class as my favorite within my entire eight years of […]

HUM’s expertise is beauty from within. But, dare I say, we also know how to throw a great party. We celebrated October 2019’s Mighty Night to fête the first-ever overnight cell renewal supplement that works while you sleep. Team HUM hosted two kickoff events from coast to coast, which were as fun as they were informative. Here are […]