A head-to-toe look at sleep deprivation effects and the hits your body takes when you forfeit those precious zzzs.

How sleep deprivation affects your body

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I don’t want a man’s elbow in my ear, a rough dog-paw pad on my cheek or a child’s toenail scratching my foot.

In praise of sleeping alone

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A sleep expert explains how to get more out of your dreams. (Ryan Gosling appearances not guaranteed.)

How to have better dreams

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Can't get to sleep? Loren Witcher, program manager of Tools for Peace, has a few calming tips on how to fall asleep faster.

How to fall asleep in 10 minutes (or less)

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We sent our features director (and resident insomniac) Danielle Groen off to bed with three pairs of PJs to see which produced the most satisfying slumber

Which material makes the best pajamas?

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