Real Simple The Power of Sleep: Sleep Better. Feel Better. Living Better

We all know how sleep can affect how we feel the next day: Sleep well, and you’re alert and energized; sleep poorly, and you may be groggy and miserable all day. A good night’s rest is crucial to our well-being in many other respects, too, yet many of us struggle to get enough good sleep. This special edition addresses the most pressing sleep questions, offering expert advice on habits to adopt or avoid in the hours before bedtime; common sleep disorders, including insomnia, sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome; ways to make your bed and bedroom more inviting; and which foods and herbal supplements may help you sleep.

Find tips on how to sleep better when traveling and how to deal with restless children or a bedmate who snores or hogs the covers. And discover how proper sleep can benefit almost every aspect of your health, from your digestive and cardiovascular systems, to memory and cognitive function, to immunity, metabolism, mental health, and more. The issue also covers such topics as napping, dreams, the REM stage of sleep, and tech products including sleep trackers and apps.