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Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell Have Figured Out the Secret to Better Sleep
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Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell Have Figured Out the Secret to Better Sleep

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“The other day he did it, and I woke up at 2.30/3a.m., I went to the old iPad and to a store and—we have a king bed—so I bought two extra large twin comforters and duvet covers…it’s a whole Scandi thing! The Scandinavians say no top sheet and individual comforters. It gives you your own agency in bed, and you can snuggle in there in the morning and night…do a visit… but then let’s have some space.”

Science has found multiple benefits in sleeping with your significant other: your brain releases oxytocin (the love and happiness hormone) which helps to lower stress and anxiety, and there’s even science to back up better orgasms. All leading to a deeper, more relaxed sleep. However, there are definite discomforts to sharing a bed—given we all have our own sleep hygiene, needs, and habits, that might not always align with our partner.

And that’s where the Scandinavian method for sleeping comes in, which could help aid better sleep together as a couple. The concept that Bibb purports to be dabbling in has been hailed as a bedfellow for a healthy relationships—but what exactly is it?

Well, it’s widespread across Scandinavia, from Sweden to Norway and Denmark, and quite different to how most couples sleep in North America and Europe. First, you have to reconfigure your bed, dividing it into two separate sections. So, each person has their own single comforter and blankets—and that means you can adjust your own microclimate to your needs, tossing and turning as you wish, throwing the blanket off or snuggling up. Maybe one of you prefers cottons or flannels if you sleep cold, while warmer sleepers might look to linen sheets. In Scandi-land, hot sleepers and cold-sleepers actually can coexist.

It doesn’t mean you have to forgo any bedroom-set aesthetics, either. Make your bed with the two single comforters laid out flat, touching the the middle of the bed, and streamline the look by topping it with a quilt or additional comforter with cover. It seems like Leslie Bibb and Sam Rockwell are onto something great, and set to get their eight hours plus going forth. Perfekt! Sweet dreams, or dröm sött!

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3 Snacks To Eat For a Better Night’s Sleep
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3 Snacks To Eat For a Better Night’s Sleep

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How you eat can have a major impact on your energy throughout the day, and even impact how well you sleep. The common advice is to get enough protein, avoid eating between meals, and be sure to have your last meal of the day four hours before bedtime. It all seems reasonable—that is, until you’re lying in bed with a growling tummy and a mind that won’t stop obsessing.

Turns out that having an afternoon snack can make all the difference—provided that the snack in question contains the right nutrients, of course. In fact, according to the principles of chrononutrition, which involves eating according to the body’s biological needs at a given moment, eating certain nutrients in the afternoon can drastically your nighttime snooze.

Why have a snack?

In the late afternoon, the body’s blood sugar levels naturally dip. As an added bonus, serotonin, the hormone that promotes feelings of wellbeing and regulates sleep-wake rhythms, is synthesized into melatonin when the sun begins to set, thanks to the amino acid tryptophan. Both of these factors can influence our appetite, which is why we often crave a snack as soon as the work day begins to end.

In other words, craving an afternoon snack is perfectly natural. But choosing what to eat when the craving hits is key. The goal is to provide the body with energy without causing blood sugar to spike—and, to eat something healthy that will provide sustenance without ruining our appetite for dinner.

The importance of magnesium and tryptophan

For a restful night’s sleep, “it’s best to target foods rich in sleep-inducing nutrients such as magnesium and tryptophan,” explains Dr Laure Hyvernat, a gut microbiota expert.

Increasing magnesium intake through diet or supplements, has been shown to significantly improve sleep quality. Magnesium also has a powerful calming effect. Avocados, dark chocolate (90% raw cacao), and walnuts are excellent sources of this precious mineral. Most of us suffer from magnesium deficiency due to high levels of stress and poor digestion, which adds up to poor absorption of nutrients.

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid and precursor of melatonin, the sleep hormone. Eating tryptophan-rich foods will facilitate the synthesis of melatonin and have a positive impact on your nights. It is also the precursor of the neurotransmitter serotonin, also known as the happiness hormone. Tryptophan is found in large quantities in bananas, almonds, and chocolate, or more precisely in cacao, so choose a version with at least 90% cocoa.

Afternoon snacks that improve sleep

Banana

“Rich in tryptophan, magnesium, B vitamins, and carbohydrates, the banana is the ideal fruit to have at snack time. As an added bonus, it’s rich in prebiotic fiber, which nourishes your microbiota and thus contributes to a strong immune system during germ season,” says Hyvernat.

Dark chocolate

Chocolate with a high cocoa content makes a great snack thanks to “its rich magnesium content, which helps you cope with everyday stress,” notes Hyvernat. Just one caveat about chocolate: It can be energizing because it contains caffeine and theobromine, so avoid eating it too close to bedtime.

Almonds

“One handful of almonds boosts tryptophan,” says Hyvernat, who recommends “activating” them by soaking them for an hour or so in a glass of water, then draining and drying them before eating. “This step not only makes them crunchier, but also deactivates their phytic acid, an anti-nutrient that prevents the proper absorption of the minerals such as iron, zinc, and calcium.”

3 recipes for healthy afternoon snacks

Bananas, almonds, and chocolate can be eaten alone, or used as ingredients to make tasty, sleep-improving afternoon snacks. Below are a few healthy options that Hyvernat recommends:

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Sharon Osbourne struggling to sleep alone since Ozzy's death
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Sharon Osbourne struggling to sleep alone since Ozzy’s death

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Sharon Osbourne has struggled to sleep alone since her husband Ozzy Osbourne died.

Sharon Osbourne is mourning husband Ozzy

The 73-year-old matriarch was left devastated when her beloved spouse died in July aged 76 and she and her children Jack and Kelly Osbourne have now released the first episode of their The Osbournes podcast in over a year to honour the late rocker and reflect on their own grief.

The trio recorded the episode sitting around a large wooden table covered in magazines featuring the Black Sabbath frontman, and Sharon admitted:

“I hate going to bed at night.”

Kelly said: “I mean, I slept with you for the first two months so that you weren’t on your own. But then I felt like you needed some space.

“I wake up and for the first three seconds I feel normal. And then I remember everything. Mornings are the hardest for me.

“What is the morning? Because it happened in the morning. And I used to spend most of my time with Dad in the morning.”

The 41-year-old star admitted she didn’t realise just how “horrible” it would feel to lose her beloved dad, who had been in poor health for years before his death from a heart attack.

She tearfully said: “I never realised just how horrible grief is. I never knew I was capable of loving somebody so much and missing somebody so much. I just, I never thought there’d be a day where he wouldn’t be here.”

Sharon asked: “But then how blessed are you to have had a dad like him?”

Kelly noted her dad would “hate” to see her crying and admitted she has taken comfort from her three-year-old son Sidney, who she has with rocker fiance Sid Wilson.

She said: “I’m just so grateful that Sidney got to meet him. And that they had such a special little relationship.

“If it wasn’t for my baby boy…”

Father-of-four Jack agreed: “Having the kids has been a huge help.”

The 40-year-old TV personality has found some positives in his grief.

He explained: “It is both horrible and beautiful in the way that it forces you to unpack and examine things. Like, yeah, it sucks that he’s gone, but also, for me, it has led to a huge amount of gratitude and love and like really cherishing moments that at the time you take for granted.”

The public outpouring of grief for the Paranoid hitmaker has been “so helpful” to his family, but Sharon admitted she doesn’t think Ozzy would have realised how much he meant to people.

Kelly said: “The outpouring of love has been so helpful to us. I never could have even imagined it to be as helpful as it has been to know that we’re not alone in our grief, in our sadness and that the rest of the world loved him as much as we did…

“I haven’t seen an outpouring like that since Princess Diana died. I didn’t expect it.”

Sharon added: “Ozzy, he wouldn’t believe it. He wouldn’t. He didn’t realise how much he was loved and that was his beauty because he never took it for granted from anyone. He never took it for granted I’m this, I’m that. He had no idea.”




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Apollo Hospital cardiologist shares warning signs of sleep trouble that may harm heart health: ‘Loud snoring…'
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Apollo Hospital cardiologist shares warning signs of sleep trouble that may harm heart health: ‘Loud snoring…’

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Sleep is the cornerstone of good health, and cutting corners means compromising on your well-being extensively. While getting adequate sleep is an essential health habit, sometimes your rest still gets interrupted, irrespective of your efforts. These interruptions can hint at underlying conditions that require prompt medical attention.

If you are sleep is often disrupted, there may be underlying issues which require attention. (Picture credit: Shutterstock)

ALSO READ: Sleeping late every night? Study says poor sleep makes your brain age faster

To learn more about these red-flag sleep interruptions, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Rajesh Matta, consultant interventional cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai. He emphasised that if someone frequently experiences sleep disruptions, it should not be taken lightly. A proper evaluation should be scheduled, as he noted that sleep is closely tied to heart health, and any unresolved sleep problems may lead to serious cardiac issues in the long run.

Signs you need to pay attention to

Dr Matta revealed that sleep-related problems can show up in various ways: some occur during sleep, some appear immediately after waking up, and others affect your health more gradually over time.

As soon as you wake up, your own body gives clues that sleep wasn’t as restorative as it should have been. Dr Matta urged that everyone should pay attention to how they feel after waking up in the morning, as some signs of poor sleep may also indicate heart-related concerns.

“Pay attention to morning symptoms. If you’re waking up with headaches, feeling unrested despite adequate time in bed, or experiencing a racing heart or palpitations, these could be red flags,” The cardiologist explained. “Excessive daytime fatigue that interferes with daily activities isn’t normal; it often indicates poor sleep quality that’s stressing your cardiovascular system.”

While post-sleep signs are usually more subtle and sometimes may be confused with tiredness, there are some sleep problems which show up as major disturbances during the night. The cardiologist shared, “Loud snoring, gasping, or choking during sleep are warning signs of sleep apnea, which dramatically increases risk for hypertension, arrhythmias, and heart failure.”

The other warning signs include difficulty controlling blood pressure despite medication, unexplained weight gain, or increased anxiety and irritability, as per Dr Matta. These are more long-term in nature, in contrast to the immediate signs mentioned earlier. But they all affect metabolic and cardiovascular health, and the cardiologist warned against ignoring them.

How to improve sleep?

Follow these habits to improve your sleep quality. (Picture credit: Made with Chat GPT )
Follow these habits to improve your sleep quality. (Picture credit: Made with Chat GPT )

Dr Matta recommended these 4 habits, which help to improve your sleep quality. Try adding them to your daily routine:

1. Establish a fixed wake time: This is more important than a fixed bedtime because it anchors your circadian rhythm. Within a week or two, one will naturally start to feel sleepy at an appropriate time.

2. Sunlight exposure: Get morning sunlight exposure within 30 minutes of waking; it sets your internal clock and improves sleep quality that night.

3. Do physical activity: Incorporate 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days, but finish at least three hours before bedtime. Exercise is one of the most powerful sleep aids, and it directly benefits the heart.

4. Create wind-down routine: 15 minutes of light reading or gentle stretching.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

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Chiropractor reveals which 2 sleeping positions harm your spine: 'If you sleep on your stomach…'
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Chiropractor reveals which 2 sleeping positions harm your spine: ‘If you sleep on your stomach…’

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Everyone has their go-to sleeping position, the one that instantly feels comfy. But here’s the catch: not all comfy sleeping positions are healthy for your spine. Whether it is your posture or spinal alignment, all come under major risks.

Sleeping on the stomach may be cosy but risky for spine health. (Picture credit: Made with Gemini AI)

ALSO READ: Orthopaedic surgeon shares 5 tips to protect spine if you have a desk job: Don’t sit cross-legged, get up every 45 min

To understand which sleep positions one should avoid, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Rajneesh Kant, chiropractor, osteopathic and spine alignment specialist at Back To Nature Spine Clinic. He advised that one should be careful of their sleeping position, otherwise the spine bears the brunt of it.

“The way you sleep determines how well your spine rests and recovers. Your body repairs muscles, ligaments, and joints while you sleep, but if your sleeping posture puts uneven pressure on the spine, it may disturb the natural alignment of your vertebrae and strain your nerves,” the chiropractor described the value of sleep and how it’s essential for your spine’s rest and recovery.

Further, if one continues to sleep in poor posture for longer periods, Dr Kant warned that it may not only cause temporary morning stiffness, but also, in the long run, result in chronic back and neck pain and even a posture imbalance.

Which sleeping positions to avoid?

Be cautious of these sleep positions. (Picture credit: Made with Gemini AI)
Be cautious of these sleep positions. (Picture credit: Made with Gemini AI)

1. Sleeping on the stomach

The first posture that Dr Kant flagged was sleeping on the stomach. He cautioned that despite the initial comfort, it exerts a lot of strain on the neck muscles.

“One of the most common bad sleep positions is sleeping on your stomach. It might feel comfortable initially, but this makes you have to twist your neck to one side for an extended period,” he explained. “That can strain the neck muscles and compress nerves that run down the cervical spine.”

Why is this seemingly cosy position bad? As per Dr Kant, this position itself is ‘unnatural.’ Elaborating why it may not be natural, the chiropractor added, “If you sleep on your stomach, the lower back will arch in an unnatural direction, putting undue stress on the lumbar region. Many people who sleep in such a position develop stiffness in the neck and lower back, or even tingling in the arms due to irritation of nerves.”

2. Sleeping curled up

After a long day, curling up in bed feels super comfortable, but Dr Kant noted that the fetal posture may put pressure on your back, creating spine-related problems later on.

“Many tuck their knees tightly to their chest, thinking it’s cosy, but such a position rounds the spine too much,” the chiropractor said, highlighting the rounded spine to be one of the major risks.

Turns out, when you are curled up tightly, other functions and body parts are also under pressure. Dr Kant warned, “It limits deep breathing, tightens hip flexors, and over-stretches the back muscles. This may, over time, decrease flexibility and lead to chronic mid-back pain.”

What is the best sleeping position?

Lying on your back is one of the healthy sleeping positions. (Picture credit: Freepik)
Lying on your back is one of the healthy sleeping positions. (Picture credit: Freepik)

So what is the best sleeping position? What is that one marker that tells you that your sleeping position is correct? According to Dr Kant, the best sleeping position is the one that maintains the spine’s natural curve, keeping it properly aligned throughout the night.

“The best sleeping posture is one that maintains the spine’s natural curve, either by lying on your back with a small pillow tucked under the knees or by lying on your side with a supportive pillow between the legs,” he described.

Now that your spine is aligned, according to the chiropractor, your body weight isn’t concentrated on one spot like the shoulders, hips or lower back; instead, it is evenly spread across. This prevents any kind of strain or compression. You are likely to get up refreshed and feeling less sore.

Dr Kant further reiterated the importance of maintaining a healthy sleeping posing. It is as important as sitting or standing posture during the day. A good sleeping position is also responsible for energy levels and overall well-being.

Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.

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Netflix, Calm, and Train Dreams: Marketing While You Sleep
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Netflix, Calm, and Train Dreams: Marketing While You Sleep

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Points for creativity: Netflix partnered with mental wellness app Calm to create an immersive audio experience inspired by its Oscar-aspiring “Train Dreams.” The collaboration, launching today, represents Netflix’s first venture on the Calm platform and a potential blueprint for how specialty films can cut through the noise by targeting audiences when they’re asleep.

The 20-minute “Sleep Story x Soundscape” hybrid transforms Clint Bentley’s drama into a meditative audio journey, featuring narrator Will Patton alongside the film’s original score and sound design. Adapted from Denis Johnson’s Pulitzer-nominated novella about a railroad laborer in the early 20th century American West, “Train Dreams” explores themes of solitude, loss, and resilience — the kind of contemplative territory where Calm’s 100 million users already spend their time.

IN YOUR DREAMS - In Your Dreams is a comedy adventure about Stevie (12) and her little brother Elliot (8) who journey into the absurd landscape of their own dreams. If the siblings can withstand a snarky stuffed giraffe, zombie breakfast foods, and the queen of nightmares, the Sandman will grant them their ultimate dream come true... the perfect family. Cr: Netflix © 2025

The Calm team worked with the film’s sound designer, Lee Salevan, and composer Bryce Dessner, utilizing the film’s sound stems and score cues overlaid with sections of dialogue from Bentley and Greg Kwedar’s script. 

The odds are stacked against independent and specialty films capturing audience attention. However, this may represent a new kind of counterprogramming: Rather than shout louder, this collaboration markets while you sleep.

Calm previously collaborated with superhero franchises like “Venom: The Last Dance” (voiced by Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock and Venom), but this is the first film partnership to create one of its Sleep Stories.

Calm has also previously created Sleep Stories from public-domain classics like “Pride and Prejudice” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and enlisted talent like Walton Goggins and Lin-Manuel Miranda to narrate original Sleep Stories like “The Yard Sale” and “Adventures in Puerto Rico.”

The film stars Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy, with Patton’s narration carrying over to the Calm experience. The distribution strategy extends beyond Calm’s app, with Netflix sharing the soundscape across YouTube, Instagram, and X.

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How To Sleep Better During Perimenopause, According to a Hormone Expert
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How To Sleep Better During Perimenopause, According to a Hormone Expert

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Officially, perimenopause marks the transition into menopause. Unofficially? It ushers in a chapter that is physically and emotionally challenging for many women. During these years, hormones begin to fluctuate irregularly and impact almost every bodily function—especially sleep. Various resources estimate that somewhere between 39% and 72% of women experience perimenopause-related sleep disturbances, which can include sudden night-time awakenings, hot flushes, or anxiety. There’s got to be a better way.

Certified menopause specialist Dr. Christina Enzmann says there is. Below, she explains what happens to the body during perimenopause—and how we can find restful sleep even in its midst.

How the perimenopause affects sleep

During perimenopause, hormone production in the ovaries begins to fluctuate. Progesterone, and later estrogen, are affected by these fluctuations. The changes are gradual, but they affect central processes that, according to Enzmann, are directly linked to the sleep-wake rhythm.

For example, sleep and body temperature are closely connected. When estrogen levels fall, it “impairs thermoregulation,” which in turn promotes night-time hot flushes and sweats—and thus, fragments sleep. But that’s not all: according to Enzmann, hormonal changes often also lead to an increase in cortisol levels, the body’s most important stress hormone. This can lead to a dysfunction of the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis), which further disrupts sleep. Many women report that they are exhausted in the evening, only to lie wide awake once in bed. “We call this tired but wired,” says Enzmann. “Then you keep waking up in the middle of the night, often with racing thoughts, feelings of stress, or inner restlessness.”

Blood sugar also plays an important role. When it fluctuates greatly due to diet or stress, insulin can remain permanently elevated, which in turn raises the cortisol level. “This is a vicious circle which can massively disrupt the quality of sleep,” says Enzmann.

In short: progesterone, estrogen, cortisol, and insulin work closely together during this phase of life—and even small imbalances can have a major impact on sleep.

Perimenopause and the role of hormones

Progesterone is a natural sedative. It has a relaxing effect on the central nervous system and helps us to fall asleep. But when its levels drop, the calming effect disappears. Estrogen, on the other hand, influences the deep sleep and REM phases, stabilizes mood, and helps regulate temperature. “If these hormones fall or fluctuate greatly, problems falling asleep, night-time awakenings and episodes of night sweats occur, often accompanied by increased cortisol and unstable blood sugar,” Enzman says. All these fluctuations and changes in the body mean that women already have to struggle with severe sleep problems during the perimenopause.

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Neurosurgeon with 33 years of experience explains why you can’t sleep even when tired, shares 4 tips to rest better
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Neurosurgeon with 33 years of experience explains why you can’t sleep even when tired, shares 4 tips to rest better

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Are you counting sheep as you lie in bed, super exhausted, yawning, but for some reason, sleep continues to evade you? You toss and turn, checking how much time you have left before the morning alarm rings. It may feel ironic that despite being worn out, your mind is anything but that, buzzing and rather frustrated with the inability to sleep on time. This association that exhaustion automatically means quicker sleep may not always work. If exhausting yourself to sleep was your tactic, maybe, from the mental fatigue of reading a boring academic book, you need a more well-rounded strategy to fix this issue.

If you are unable to sleep despite being exhausted, your daytime habits are to blame. (Picture credit: Shutterstock)

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Dr Prashant Katakol, a neurosurgeon with over 33 years of experience, shared in an Instagram video, posted on October 22, addressing this common challenge of sleep. He shed light on an interesting root cause. “Why do you find it difficult to fall asleep even when you are exhausted? As a neurosurgeon, I will tell you how your daytime habits are ruining your nights,” he said. This means your choices during the day determine how well you sleep at night. The neurosurgeon suggested 4 tips for modifying daily activities which make you sleepy at night.

1. Walk more

One of the culprits is prolonged inactivity. Many people sit for long hours during the day, whether at the office on weekdays or lounging on the couch bingewatching over the weekends. Dr Katakol shed light on this aspect, saying, “Walk more than you sit during the day.”

2. Dim the lights

“Once the sun sets, lower the lights around,” the neurosurgeon advised. It’s important to dim the light before bedtime. This involves switching from bright overhead lights to warm bedside lamps.

3. No screens before bedtime

Life is hectic, rushing in the morning, grabbing anything within reach for breakfast, grinding it out at the office, pushing for deadlines and attending meeting after meeting. The chase is simply relentless. So often, people consider evening as their downtime, catching up on TV shows or vapid doomscrolling. But this stretches all the way up to bedtime or even beyond.

The neurosurgeon flagged this habit and emphasised, “Put your screens away 3 hours before your bedtime.”

4. Early dinner

The last fix Dr Katakol recommended was having an early breakfast.“Finish your dinner early, ideally before sunset and take a 20-minute walk subsequently,” he advised. This habit lowers digestive discomfort. What happens is that when one eats dinner too close to bedtime, the digestive process is disturbed. To improve digestion, as the neurosurgeon shared, it’s vital to go for brief walks so that the stomach doesn’t feel bloated in bed. And when your stomach is heavy, you are likely to toss and turn more.

Neurosurgeon Dr Katakol’s advice is to continue these habits ‘sincerely’ to see the results. In others, you will have to be consistent with these healthy changes to sleep better.

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them. This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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Kiernan Shipka's Halloween Essentials Include Horror Flicks, Candy, and Beauty Sleep Before a Costume Party
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Kiernan Shipka’s Halloween Essentials Include Horror Flicks, Candy, and Beauty Sleep Before a Costume Party

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Trick or treat! Kiernan Shipka has become the Halloween queen thanks to her roles in thrillers like Totally Killer, Longlegs, The Silence, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and more.

To celebrate the 2025 spooky season, the actress told ET exactly how she’s getting into the spirit.

“My Halloween must-haves include watching and rewatching a long list of horror films, going to a haunted house or two, eating candy, and hitting a few parties on the big night. … I always like dressing up and I love decorations,” she shared.

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When it comes to her look, Shipka likes to make the night one to remember with a creative get-up.

“Good drinks, good music, and committed costumes make it a great party,” she spilled.

“Sometimes my costume is planned out and sometimes it’s last minute. … Usually, the idea will just come to me at a random moment, and I write it down so that I remember when Halloween time approaches,” she added.

This time around? “I have a costume ready and it’s very hair and makeup focused.”

Hatch

Ahead of the celebrations, though, the star makes sure she’s well-rested without any sleepless scaries.

Shipka teamed up with Hatch for their eerie new campaign trailer, Goodnight, Phone, which reminds everyone to log off before bed.

“Good sleep is so important. When I don’t get enough, I really feel it. I remind myself that I want to feel excited and present during a big event, so getting a good night’s sleep beforehand is a non-negotiable,” she said.

To ensure a restful evening, the Chicago, Illinois native relies on a few simple nighttime must-haves. 

Hatch

“Before bed, I usually have some sort of snack. I like to review my day and make a to-do list for the next one, and then I’ll go ahead and do my skincare and take a little magnesium gummy.”

She then turns on Hatch’s Restore sleep clock to start her Unwind routine, complete with soothing sounds and relaxing lights.

“Maintaining this nightly ritual helps my brain recognize that it’s time to relax, and makes falling asleep not only a breeze, but also just a really nice experience. … I’ve also been loving the seasonal bedtime stories on my Hatch+, and saw they added The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, so I’m ready to get into it.”

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Klein: sleep with a cane Album Review
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Klein: sleep with a cane Album Review

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Klein used to work as a “logger” on a reality TV show, where she would record what cast members were doing in excruciating detail for use in B-roll shots. It’s a detail I can’t get out of my head, because not only is it hilarious, but there’s also something obsessive and mundane about it: Here’s one guy going to sleep, here’s another person starting an argument. In an interview with Pitchfork, Klein noted how easily TV can be manipulated by people willing to distort the narrative, as when her fellow loggers would exclude activities by certain actors to make them look bad.

Klein is the complete opposite. She puts everything out as it comes, raw and unfiltered. It’s obsessive and mundane in a different way, suffused with meaning even at its most impenetrable. After two albums of searing guitar noise, sleep with a cane feels like a retreat into the shroud of her earlier work. She finds solace, and intrigue, in the billowing folds of ambient music, but also in the sounds around her: her family, her house, the street. She’s her own logger, cataloguing moods and feelings with a comprehensiveness that would be exhausting if it weren’t so compelling.

In a quote to HotNewHipHop (she is signed to Roc Nation, after all), Klein calls sleep with a cane a “coming of age” release, and also a mixtape. It’s a mixtape in the sense that it’s not meant as a cohesive album, rather a grab bag of assorted goodies that amounts to “an epic ambient tape,” also her words. The irony is that in its patient, almost tender 91-minute sprawl, sleep with a cane is actually one of her more well-rounded and definitive releases. There is an epic scope to tracks like “it is what it is in d minor,” a 13-minute drone track based around a distant piano that sounds like an exploded version of her modern classical suite Harmattan.

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