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Sleep deprivation is a real problem. Studies show that not getting enough rest can lead to impaired cognitive skills and health risks like diabetes, depression, high blood pressure, and obesity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of American adults don't get the recommended seven hours of shut-eye per night.
How to Sleep Better
Although we often blame our smartphones and their blue light for keeping us awake, there's also a lot of tech out there that tries to do the opposite. Our recommendations cover a wide range of technologies, including both wearable and contactless sleep trackers, smart mattresses you can adjust for your optimal comfort, climate-controlling mattress toppers, meditation aids for winding down, white noise machines to lull you to slumber, and smart displays and alarm clocks to wake you in the morning. Your environment can also make or break your sleep, so we also suggest smart light bulbs that can help you set the mood for relaxation and smart fans, air conditioners, and air purifiers to stay cool and breathe easy. If you don't want to spend any money, skip to step five for our favorite free apps that can help you get a better night's rest.