We learned before about how much exercise helps with sleep, and the biological mechanisms that make exercise such a great sleep aid. Now let’s put this into practice — what type(s) of exercise, when, and how much exercise is best for sleep?

Exercise is simply nature’s best sleep aid. Physical activity does not just make us tired. Exercise sets off a coordinated set of biological signals that directly affect how well we sleep.

In this special post, sleep physician-scientist Dr. Yo-El Ju is joined in the kitchen by Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Columbia University nutrition scientist, and Kat Craddock, Editor in Chief and CEO of Saveur Magazine. Together, they prepare three recipes from the new cookbook Eat Better, Sleep Better, and unpack the science that connects food, circadian rhythms, and high-quality sleep.

CNN Health interviewed me about “sleep banking,” when people sleep extra before anticipated sleep deprivation.

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools for improving sleep. We all know that exercise is good for our health, but most of us need some motivation. Let’s face it, it can take weeks, months, or years to get the cardiovascular and other health benefits of exercise. But exercise can improve sleep the very same night, so you can benefit right away! In this first of three posts, we’ll go over what the clinical trials show about the benefits of exercise on sleep.

How can we cure jet-lag (faster)? Use circadian and sleep science! ⏰🧪🎉 Here’s the science-backed guide for curing jet lag traveling WEST 6-8 time zones: Europe to US, Asia to Europe, or Continental US to Hawaii.

The darker, colder months are upon us, and it’s tempting to flop in bed, or on the couch, and just be cozy and lazy all day. But is “bedrotting” really restorative self-care?

Here are 10 reasons you might be waking up at 3am, with clues and what to do for each one.

The answer is: You should get a sleep tracker only if it’s going to help you.

Let me explain.

Dementia slowly steals memories, personalities, understanding, and the essence of self. More and more research shows a link between sleep problems and dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. Take a quick but deep dive into what we know so far about sleep and dementia.

It’s that time of the year! No, not the holidays… Daylight savings time comes to an end soon. Yup, it’s time to “fall back” and we will all get an extra hour to sleep! As a night owl chronotype, it’s my favorite day of the year. Still, I would absolutely give up Fall Back day and get rid of daylight savings time, based on the science! Read on for why standard time is best for our health, and tips for the upcoming time change.

How can we cure jet lag (faster)? Use circadian science! ⏰🧪🎉 Here’s the science-backed guide for curing jet lag traveling east 6-8 time zones: US to Europe, or Europe to Asia.

The number one question I get from patients, friends, and strangers is, “How much sleep do I need?”

Here’s one for the ladies with PMS!

There’s a general dearth of high quality research on natural treatments for sleep, so I was delighted to come across a clinical trial that looked at PMS, essential oils, and (of course) sleep.

Is the clutter in your bedroom keeping your mind from relaxing? Maybe it’s piles of laundry, a leaning tower of New Yorker magazines, or rogue food wrappers. Do your nightstands double as storage for random papers or forgotten odds and ends? Even if you can’t see your closet, just imagining the jumbled shoes and stacks of never-worn clothes might feel mentally exhausting.

How long has it been that way?

The best way to tackle a big task is to take one small bite. In this case, it’s time to reset your nightstand. Yes, right now! It’ll take 20 minutes, tops.

Despite the growing awareness of sleep health, I’ve noticed a frustrating gap: good, clear, trustworthy resources about sleep are hard to find.