How to Use sleep hygiene in a Sentence
sleep hygiene
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Consist good sleep hygiene trains your brain to associate certain cues with rest.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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Some center on specific foods; others on morning routines, sleep hygiene, and screen time.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
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Many people trying to improve their rest focus on sleep hygiene basics and breathing techniques.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
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According to the experts, the key to improving sleep quality lies in good sleep hygiene.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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Sleep science has long promoted sleep hygiene (sleep habits and environment) as the key to better sleep, with good reason.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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Maintaining a structured meal routine may help support sleep hygiene and digestive function over time.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
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The behaviors most retreats teach better sleep hygiene, more movement, less stress, healthier eating are free.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
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This mechanism helps promote relaxation and improve sleep hygiene.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 3 Aug. 2026
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Create a sleep hygiene routine your kids follow nightly that includes specific times to change into their pajamas and brush their teeth.
—Parents, 17 July 2026
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Improving your child’s sleep hygiene not only benefits their mental health but also enhances the well-being of parents.
—Lia Miller Published, Parents, 11 Aug. 2026
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Sleep aids don't work well, so practice good sleep hygiene, including setting a regular bedtime and optimizing your bedroom for sleep.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 13 July 2026
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While there's a lot to consider surrounding sleep hygiene, many people don't consider their bedroom layout and its connection to their sleep.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
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Regularly washing your sheets is crucial in maintaining sleep hygiene, and some approaches to washing sheets are more effective than others.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
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Classic sleep hygiene like sleeping in a dark room, avoiding screens right before bed and limiting caffeine intake in the afternoon and evening all help with establishing a healthy sleep routine.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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While it’s not needed near as frequently, cleaning your mattress every so often is an important part of maintaining sleep hygiene and keeping your bedroom clean and allergen-free.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
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Sleep specialists recommend focusing on basic sleep hygiene, like a consistent schedule, over expensive trends.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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In line with existing sleep hygiene guidelines, Winter suggests keeping your bedroom between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 19 June 2026
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So instead of experimenting with potentially dangerous sleep-optimization practices or wasting time on hacks that don’t move the needle, try leaning into what sleep experts have been saying for years — practice good sleep hygiene.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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The therapy has five components, which are sleep hygiene, relaxation and stress reduction, stimulus control therapy, sleep restriction and cognitive therapy.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
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And while a $3,000 mattress or a 22-step wind-down routine may look like the answer to your sleepless nights, the real answer is likely to be far more accessible, like keeping a consistent sleep-wake schedule and sharpening your sleep hygiene.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 2 June 2026
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Instead of relying on metrics to optimize your sleep, experts recommend prioritizing good sleep hygiene, like staying off screens before bed, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, exercising frequently, and limiting food and alcohol close to bedtime.
—Zoe Cunniffe, HEALTH, 5 Aug. 2026
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The therapy has five components covering sleep hygiene, relaxation and stress reduction, stimulus control, sleep restriction and cognitive therapy, according to Stanford Medicine.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
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