Sleep better

If you’re having trouble sleeping, you’re not alone — about 1 in 3 Americans have a hard time falling and staying asleep. But rest easy: These self-care tips and guided activities can help you get a better night’s sleep.

Healthy habits to improve your sleep

Better sleep starts with healthy daily habits. Our no-cost, personalized healthy lifestyle programs give you the tools to make healthier choices and help you reach your health goals — including more restful sleep.¹

Discover our healthy lifestyle programs

Learning about sleep and your health

Did you know your sleep and your overall health are closely related? Getting good sleep is important for maintaining your physical health, your mental health, and your general well-being. Learn more in the articles below.

What does sleeping well mean?

Getting the recommended number of hours of sleep each night is an important part of feeling good throughout the day. These tips can help you build a nighttime routine for better sleep.

How sleep affects your health

Missing sleep can lead to mood and memory problems and increase the risk of chronic conditions. Learn more about the factors that can get in the way of good sleep.

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Common sleep problems

From snoring to insomnia, most people have trouble sleeping now and then. Learn about common problems that can keep you up at night and ways to manage or avoid them.

How sleep patterns change as you get older

Sleep problems can become more common as we age. But that doesn’t mean older adults need less sleep. Get tips on continuing to get quality sleep throughout your life.

Tools and resources for better sleep

Your wellness is more than just your physical and mental health. From group health classes to individual coaching to self-care apps, you can choose from a variety of resources to support your total health.

Sleep journal

Use this guided sleep journal to help identify issues with your sleep.

Start a sleep journal

Healthy lifestyle programs

Participate in personalized online programs for your health goals.

Learn more about healthy lifestyle programs

Health classes and support groups

Join one of our support groups or health education classes.²

Find “sleep problems” classes near you

Digital self-care apps

Try “sleep stories” on the Calm app to help you relax and fall asleep faster.³

Get started with digital apps

How to improve your sleep hygiene

Quality rest is within reach. Select a topic below for articles and videos featuring proven strategies to help you build healthy habits, understand potential problems, and improve your sleep.

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5 simple stretches for a better night's rest

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Try these 3 foods to help with sleep

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How to create a sleep buffer zone

Article

Improving sleep when you have chronic pain

Article

Dealing with snoring: What to do

Article

Getting more sleep with restless legs syndrome

Person doing a writing exercise with a pen and paper.

Article

Find support for coping with insomnia

Person researching sleep studies on a laptop.

Quiz

Sleep apnea: Should I have a sleep study?

Article

Helping your children — and yourself — sleep well

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What to know about babies and sleep

Child crying and hugging adult after nightmare.

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Nightmares and other sleep problems in children

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Understanding teenage sleep patterns

Footnotes
¹Healthy lifestyle programs are only available to Kaiser Permanente members age 18 years or older.
²Classes vary by location. Some members may have to pay a fee for certain classes.
³The services described above are not covered under your health plan benefits and are not subject to the terms set forth in your Evidence of Coverage or other plan documents. These services may be discontinued at any time without notice.

Mindfulness meditation

Meditation focuses on breathing to help you relax and calm your mind. Learning to meditate can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

Watch this guided meditation

Get help with sleep problems

If you’re having persistent sleep problems, your personal doctor can:

Evaluate any medications you’re taking that could be causing sleep problems
Discuss healthy lifestyle choices that support better sleep
Connect you to available resources
Prescribe medication to help you relax and fall asleep
Refer you to a sleep study

Find convenient ways to get care

Sleep studies are tests that record what happens to your body while you sleep. They can help detect problems like sleep apnea, excessive snoring, and sleep disorders. They’re usually done in a sleep lab, but you can sometimes do them at home. Talk to your doctor to find out if a sleep study may be right for you.

Explore common sleep studies