Having trouble sleeping? Hit Snooze is Mashable’s deep dive into the many ways to achieve a more peaceful slumber. Nothing makes me more appreciative of my own bed than when I can’t sleep in it. Whether I’m staying with family or traveling, when my head hits that not-molded-to-my-head pillow, it’s never the same. We’re at a moment in time where people may be sleeping in a less-familiar bed indefinitely. While the small comfort of one’s own is needed most, it may not be a reality for some. First, know that it’s normal to have trouble sleeping in a different bed…

It’s 4 a.m. again and I’m wandering around a marina, being introduced to a bunch of local cats by name. Each one has a boat and a backstory, and I’m meeting them all thanks to the most low-key, soothing voice possible. Having encountered the self-indulgent Ginger, grand Saba, and tiny Bebe, I finally, finally nod off to sleep. It’s been a while. This is just one of the many bedtime audio journeys I took to help conquer a bout of insomnia after moving countries. It’s called a “sleepcast” a kind of sleep meditation-podcast hybrid launched by mindfulness app Headspace in…

When the light starts to fade in the evening is when I start feeling it. A rush of heightened awareness, a palpable sense of increased IQ, like my brain is a Sim City growing on fast forward. Daytime’s rural village of slow-talking neurons explodes into a bustling metropolis full of taxis, neon signs, and hot jazz. The sundown rush, I can confirm after years of experimentation, is unrelated to anything I might have imbibed, inhaled, or ingested. If anything, it feels like my morning coffee fully, finally, kicked in. Science is just waking up to why this might be a…

There’s something very soothing about Harry Styles’ mellifluous voice. So soothing, in fact, that you’ll soon be able to hear him read you a bedtime story. The One Direction star has voiced a sleep-encouraging story for meditation app Calm and you’ll be able to listen to it from July 8. If you’ve ever had any trouble nodding off to sleep, you might already be familiar with Calm’s Sleep Stories, which launched back in 2016 and have a range of star-studded narrators, including Nick Offerman, Lucy Liu, Stephen Fry, and Matthew McConaughey. And, if you haven’t heard of the magical wonders…

There have been quite a few times I’ve slept midway through what was supposed to be a binge-watching session. If you’ve experienced this too, what Netflix is working on will certainly help – a sleep timer. The folks over at XDA Developers have found evidence of a sleep timer in the latest version of Netflix (v 7.82.1) that is now rolling out to Android users. The code of the app contains a new string that suggests that Netflix may soon add a sleep timer to its application. SEE ALSO: ‘Netflix Is Testing A Programmed Channel For A ‘Laid Back’ Streaming…

There’s some buzz right now about Netflix testing out a sleep timer. It’s a great idea for the app, which is no doubt up and running on many bedside stands around the world as subscribers settle in for a night’s rest. But it’s just a test for now, and one that’s only for Android versions of the app. That doesn’t mean iOS users are out of luck, though. While having sleep timers bundled as in-app features has been great for other apps (I use the Pocket Casts one frequently), iOS users already have access to a simple-yet-powerful sleep timer that…

The circadian rhythm, also known as the biological clock, plays a crucial role in our body’s functioning. When people don’t get regular sleep or have erratic sleeping patterns, it can disrupt the body’s rhythm. This can lead to people feeling tired and not being able to perform optimally. Over the years, various studies have tried to understand the circadian rhythm’s role on our health, and the latest one from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom has some interesting findings. In a paper published in the European Heart Journal, researchers have revealed that getting regular sleep between 10 pm and 11…

Adequate sleep is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, especially in children. Several studies in the past have highlighted the important role of sleep plays in children’s development. However, inadequate sleep can also hinder brain functioning in children, particularly pre-teens, according to researchers at the Children’s Hospital in Boston, United States. In a paper published in the journal Cerebral Cortex Communications, the researchers have revealed that inadequate sleep can hinder brain organization in early adolescents. “Preteens’ brain circuits are rapidly maturing, particularly those supporting higher-level thought processes like decision-making, problem-solving, and the ability to process and integrate information from…

Jonathan Bailey — or, as the world has come to know him, Lord Anthony Bridgerton — has launched a dreamy sleep story on meditation app Calm. Titled Love Letter From An Englishman, the bedtime audio story is narrated by Bailey and takes listeners into tropical waters on the H.M.S Dreamscape, where a sea captain has set sail “all in search of a rare and beautiful flower for his beloved”. Behold. Credit: Calm This is the second leading Bridgerton man to voice a Calm sleep story. The Duke of Hastings, AKA Regé-Jean Page, starred in his own last year, following the…