What to do if you’re up in the middle of...

In class 4 of our course on how to get better sleep, Cristina and sleep expert Lisa Strauss explore the concept of sleep drive. Counterintuitively, sometimes you need to increase your need for sleep, even if you’re exhausted already. Lisa Strauss explains a technique called sleep ... Show More

In the fifth and final class of our course on how to get better sleep, we focus on melatonin. Researchers found that melatonin use in the United States more than quintupled between 1999 and 2018. You might know someone who swears by melatonin or maybe you yourself do. But does it ... Show More

In the first class of our course on making the most of your friendships, host Cristina Quinn learns what it means to be socially fit — and why it’s never too late to start getting those reps in. Cristina talks to Bob Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development — ... Show More

Sometimes our minds just won’t turn off when it's time for bed. Here are five ways to work with, instead of against, your busy brain and get some sleep.TRANSCRIPT & LINKS: Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/quiet-mind-sleep | Check out ... Show More

Struggling to sleep after a breakup? In this episode, we tackle this all-too-common issue with practical, actionable advice. Learn how to improve your sleep with effective daytime strategies. We also dive into what to do when you find yourself awake at night, offering creative an ... Show More

Do you sometimes wish that there could be an on and off switch for sleep? (*Raises hand*) Do you find it difficult to stay alert and productive throughout the day? (*Raises both hands*)  In this mini-sode, we discuss our pathways to better sleep, practical items to aid in a susta ... Show More

<p>In this episode, we explore if activities like reading or listening to a podcast at night train your brain to wake up. Learn about nocturnal awakenings, circadian rhythms, and how shifting your perspective on wakefulness can lead to better sleep. Perfect for those dealing wit ... Show More

Feeling like your sleep is deteriorating? Or simply having a harder time falling or staying asleep? Today, we talk with Dr. Chuck Crew about why this is happening, what we can do to handle stress, and how to set our sleep up for success as we get closer to "normal."Read the trans ... Show More

<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">“Try This” from The Washington Post is a series of audio courses designed to jump-start the parts of life where we can all use a few pointers — with pithy, snackable solutions you can easily use. The first cours ... Show More

<p>It's important to get a good night's sleep so in this episode I talked about ways to unwind and relax in the evening.</p>