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Articles by Janet Ungless

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Janet Ungless

Janet Ungless is a health and wellness writer specializing in sleep, meditation, and mindfulness. Her work has been featured on Sleep.com, Crescent Health, Oura, Headspace, and Casper. Janet holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania.

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What is a coffee nap? 5 tips to recharge

You’ve probably heard of a coffee nap (or caffeine nap), where you intentionally...

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Does tryptophan in turkey really make you sleepy?

Well-being Health & Wellness

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What are weighted blankets and how do they work?

For a restful, restorative night’s sleep, it’s important to find a wind-down rou...

Well-being Health & Wellness

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Sleep for muscle recovery: Why it matters and tips to sleep better

If there’s one aspect of training that many athletes neglect, it's the importanc...

Well-being Health & Wellness

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What is REM sleep and why is it important?

Well-being Health & Wellness

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What's a chronotype and ways to discover yours

Well-being Health & Wellness

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Is snoozing bad? The truth behind pressing the button and 10 ways to stop

Whoever invented the snooze button did not have your best sleep interests in min...

Well-being Health & Wellness

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Best time to sleep and wake up according to science

We all know that getting enough quality sleep is important. But does the time yo...

Well-being Health & Wellness

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Fact or myth: Falling asleep instantly means you’re a good sleeper

Is falling asleep instantly good or bad? Many people think it's great, even blis...

Well-being Health & Wellness

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