After two months of truly terrible sleep, Two Percent writer Emily Pennington went on a scientific journey and spoke to experts to uncover data-proven strategies for better rest.

The effects of the lack of sleep on her body and mind were staggering—and she’s not alone. As many as 1 in 5 people suffer from insomnia.

Four simple methods helped her reclaim her sleep and get back on track. The methods can help anyone sleep better.

You’ll learn what happens to your body and mind when you lose sleep, the four methods that fixed our writer’s sleep, the upsides and downsides of sleeping pills, and why your family doctor might not always be the best person to talk to if you have sleep troubles.

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