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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

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Shop TODAY Sleep Awards

The Best Sleep Products of 2025, According to Shop TODAY Editors

Shop cooling sheets, mattresses, pillows and more.

This 1 Overlooked Lifestyle Habit Is 'Crucial' for Heart Health, Cardiologist Says

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a cardiologist explains why nighttime is important for cardiovascular health.
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Several stethoscopes against an EKG line, on a purple background.

9 Fruits With the Most Melatonin to Support Healthy Sleep

Eating foods rich in melatonin, a hormone that plays a role in sleep, can increase melatonin levels in the body. Certain fruits naturally contain the hormone.
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Cherry fruit isolated on red background

Sleep Expert Reveals Exactly When He Stops Drinking Caffeine to Get Good Sleep

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep expert recommends against drinking coffee after this time to prevent bedtime disasters.
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Repeating pattern of alarm clocks, sleep eye masks, stars, and crescent moons against a purple background.

I'm a sleep doctor. Here are 5 things I never do before bed

Your eating, drinking and technology habits could be keeping you from a good night's sleep.
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Woman Under Blanket

Can the ‘Sleepy Girl Mocktail’ Really Help You Fall Asleep Faster? Here's How to Try It

TikTok users claim the mix of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and prebiotic soda is giving them the best sleep of their lives.
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refreshing mocktail with ice and cherries

This Common Way to Cool Down in Summer Can Sabotage Your Sleep, According to an Expert

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep doctor explains why summer hurts melatonin levels and reveals an way to increase them naturally before bed.
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Repeating pattern of alarm clocks, sleep eye masks, stars, and crescent moons against a green background.

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Frequent Nightmares May Be Ominous Sign For Health, Study Finds

Nightmares can have a big impact on mental health and quality of life. New research finds even more disturbing health effects. Doctors offer tips for how to stop nightmares.
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asian woman poor sleep quality

Is a Sleep Divorce the Secret to a Happy Marriage? Couples, Experts Weigh In

When snoring and other issues keep one partner awake, sleeping in separate beds or bedrooms can make all the difference. But is a sleep divorce bad for the relationship?
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Young couple smiling at each other in two single beds.

This is the best time to set your alarm to avoid hitting snooze, sleep scientist says

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep scientist shares tips to break your snooze-button habit and get more quality rest in the morning.
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Repeating pattern of alarm clocks, sleep eye masks, stars, and crescent moons against a yellow background.