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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

A New Bill Would Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent. Why Sleep Experts Find It ‘Very Concerning’

The Sunshine Protection Act passed in the House earlier this week and is headed to the Senate. President Donald Trump has also expressed support.
Woman waking up tired covering eyes from sunlight
Woman waking up tired covering eyes from sunlight

As a Sleep Scientist, I Rely on These 4 Items to Get Quality Sleep in the Summer

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep scientist shares how she sets up her bed as temperatures rise and other tips to help you wind down after long summer nights.
Woman sleeping on couch with fan during heatwave. Summer fatigue concept
Woman sleeping on couch with fan during heatwave. Summer fatigue concept

What’s the Best Time to Go to Sleep for Heart Health? This Is the Sweet Spot

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, research points to a specific time window for falling asleep that’s linked to a lower heart disease risk.
Sleep deprivation: tired woman finally sleeps under bright morning sun in bedroom
Sleep deprivation: tired woman finally sleeps under bright morning sun in bedroom

8-Second Breathing Exercise for When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night

In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep medicine doctor shares an 8-second trick to fall back asleep after waking up in the middle of the night.
Young African woman sleeping in her bed in the morning
Young African woman sleeping in her bed in the morning

The 1 Thing a Sleep Doctor Would Never Do After Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

In TODAY.com's Never Have I Ever series, an expert warns against this common mid-slumber habit if you want to fall back asleep.
Collage of doctor taking notes
Collage of doctor taking notes

What to Eat in a Day for Better Sleep at Night — and What to Avoid — According to a Dietitian

It's not just your last meal of the day that matters. Focus on getting these nutrients at every meal for quality rest at night.
Healthy vegan snack or breakfast meal made of puffed rice cakes, tomato, radish, cheese and arugula
Healthy vegan snack or breakfast meal made of puffed rice cakes, tomato, radish, cheese and arugula

Worries Keeping You Awake? Add This 1 Thing to Your Schedule for Better Sleep

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, an expert explains the technique that will soothe your mind before bedtime.
Woman in depression closed face with hands and crying in bed. Melancholy mood, mental health. Life problems
Woman in depression closed face with hands and crying in bed. Melancholy mood, mental health. Life problems

Beat Sleep Anxiety With This Doctor-Recommended Night Time Ritual

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a doctor shares a bedtime ritual to help you get to sleep easily.
Repeating pattern of alarm clocks, sleep eye masks, stars, and crescent moons against a green background.
Repeating pattern of alarm clocks, sleep eye masks, stars, and crescent moons against a green background.

Why Daylight Saving Time Can Give You a Headache and How to Avoid It

The clock transition is “not good for brain health," experts say, and can trigger migraines and cluster headaches. Here's how to prepare.
A young woman is sitting at home on a yellow sofa with her head in her hands, showing a headache.
A young woman is sitting at home on a yellow sofa with her head in her hands, showing a headache.

Going to Bed This Much Earlier Can Add a Year to Your Life

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, experts discuss the benefits of getting just a little more sleep every day.
Repeating pattern of alarm clocks, sleep eye masks, stars, and crescent moons against a purple background.
Repeating pattern of alarm clocks, sleep eye masks, stars, and crescent moons against a purple background.