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How sleep affects your brain health

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager talk to experts David Eagleman, neuroscience professor at Stanford University and CEO and co-founder of Neosensory; Rebecca Robbins, sleep researcher and co-author of “Sleep for Success!”; and Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, about the impact of sleep on your brain health.
How sleep affects your brain health
How sleep affects your brain health

Mouth tape with a breathing hole is taking over TikTok. Is it safer than the original trend?

People claim mouth tape improves sleep and oral health, but there are risks. Is mouth tape with a hole safer? Experts weigh in on this viral health hack.
tiktokers with mouth tape
tiktokers with mouth tape

EXCLUSIVE: Over half of people hit snooze in the morning, study finds. 4 tips to break the habit

People who use phone alarms hit snooze two to three times every morning, a new study shows. Here's how snoozing can disrupt sleep and tips to wake up from a sleep scientist.
good morning, sunny day woman checking phone
good morning, sunny day woman checking phone

This is the best time of day to drink coffee without feeling jittery, experts say

Drink coffee during this two-hour time window in the morning to get the most health benefits, experts say.
Disposable paper cup with lid for coffee on a bright pastel blue background.
Disposable paper cup with lid for coffee on a bright pastel blue background.

This is the worst time of day to nap, according to a sleep doctor

Napping during this window may make you feel worse and disrupt your sleep, according to a sleep doctor.
Woman in bed covering eyes with hands.
Woman in bed covering eyes with hands.

This 2-hour window is the best time of day to take a nap, sleep doctor says

When is the best time to take nap? A sleep doctor reveals the optimal time of day to take a nap in order to feel rested and reap the health benefits.
Woman taking a nap
Woman taking a nap

Is sleeping on your back or side healthier? Experts reveal the pros and cons of each

Is sleeping on your side or back better for you? Sleep doctors discuss the pros and cons of each and whether one sleeping position is healthier.
Portrait of a woman sleeping in bed on her side.
Portrait of a woman sleeping in bed on her side.

Dentist reveals 1 easy exercise you can do to stop clenching your jaw right now

Dentists and oral pain experts explain why we grind and clench — and how to stop.
Toothache
Toothache

Study finds lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure. How much sleep is enough?

Is the "eight-hour rule" for sleep true? Experts discuss how much sleep you need and the health effects of not getting enough.
Young woman sleeping in bed
Young woman sleeping in bed

Is 7 hours of sleep a night enough? Sleep doctors weigh in

Is sleeping seven hours a night enough? Sleep doctors explain how much sleep you need and how to get a better night's rest.
Woman with eyes closed yawning in bed at home
Woman with eyes closed yawning in bed at home

How to create a bedtime routine to help you fall asleep easier

If you have a hard time falling asleep at night, creating a nighttime routine to wind down before bed can make a huge difference.
Young woman practicing breathing exercise in bedroom at home
Young woman practicing breathing exercise in bedroom at home