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A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Sleep.

Video playlists about Sleep

The brain-boosting benefits of a good night’s sleep

A good night’s sleep isn’t just about rest; it’s vital for your brain and body. From how many hours you really need to what causes insomnia, tune in to discover how it can quite literally reset your mind for a new day.

The most popular TED Originals of 2021

TED Original Series dive deep into fascinating topics -- from the future of work and how to achieve a more secure financial future to the secrets of sleep and how your body really works. Here, the ten most-watched Originals episodes published in 2021.

Curator's Picks: Top 10 TED Talks of 2019

The most notable talks of 2019, chosen by TED Curator Chris Anderson.

Talks about Sleep

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Exclusive articles about Sleep

Want to keep your relationship on solid ground? Get enough sleep

It’s time to start prioritizing sleep as a mutual goal within your relationship. Here's why, explains sleep scientist Wendy M. Troxel PhD.

Posted Apr 2021

The 7 types of rest that every person needs

Are you getting your seven or eight hours of sleep a night -- yet you still feel exhausted? Here's why that could be happening, according to physician Saundra Dalton-Smith.

Posted Jan 2021

Is sleeping in separate beds bad for your relationship? A sleep scientist answers

There’s probably no question that sleep scientist Wendy Troxel gets asked more frequently than “Is it bad if my partner and I sleep apart?” Here, she tells us what the research says about couples and sleep.

Posted Mar 2020

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