Enjoy a bedtime story

We’re facing what Dr. Chatterjee calls a “sleep-deprivation epidemic.” “The majority of sleep problems I see are caused by end-of-day ‘emotional commotion’ that makes it harder for the body to wind down,” he says. His tip to sync into sleep mode: Avoid watching stimulating television dramas before bed and curl up with a paperback instead. Research shows people who read in the evening fall asleep 28% faster.