Sleep articles

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Sleep cycles explained: deep sleep, REM and what your tracker is really telling you
Your night isn't one long sleep: it's four to six loops of light, deep and REM sleep. Here's what each stage does, what's normal, and what your tracker can't see. Read more
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Not all magnesiums are equal: magnesium glycinate vs citrate vs oxide
Not all magnesiums are equal. Here's how magnesium glycinate, citrate and oxide compare, and how to read the elemental magnesium on a label. Read more
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Perimenopause and sleep: what changes, and what can help
Perimenopause can make sleep lighter and more broken. Here's what's changing, the evening habits that can help, and when to see your GP. Read more
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Natural Sleep Habits: Simple Ways to Support Better Sleep
Natural Sleep Habits: Simple Ways to Support Better Sleep
Some of the simplest ways to support a good night's sleep are everyday habits: morning light, regular sleep and wake times, a cool, dark bedroom, and a calm wind-down before... Read more
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Sleep Hygiene vs Sleep Supplements: Do You Need Both?
Sleep hygiene and sleep supplements aren't competing options. Here's how good sleep habits and a nightly sleep supplement fit together, and where to start. Read more
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How Long Does It Take for a Sleep Supplement to Work?
It's one of the most common questions we get: "How long until I notice a difference?" The honest answer is that there's no single timeline. Here's how to give a... Read more
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What Are the Best Natural Sleep Supplement Ingredients? A Plain English Guide
Magnesium, glycine, chamomile with apigenin, ashwagandha and reishi: a plain English guide to what each ingredient is, how much is in SleepSHAKE, and what to check on a supplement label. Read more
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