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Will Danvers

Will Danvers

Will Danvers

Staff Writer

Will writes about habits and schedules: naps, caffeine, shift work and jet lag. He’s most interested in advice that survives a busy week.

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Oct 23, 2026

By 3am you’ve had most of your deep sleep, so it takes less to wake you. Here’s what turns a brief waking into an hour awake, and how to get back to sleep.

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Oct 23, 2026

Your body clock shifts about an hour a day after a long flight. Light timing, a head start before you leave and well-timed melatonin can speed it up.

The Curious Sleeper

Plain-language answers to the sleep questions people actually ask, plus a look at the old wives’ tales.

© 2026 The Curious Sleeper. All rights reserved.

The Curious Sleeper

Plain-language answers to the sleep questions people actually ask, plus a look at the old wives’ tales.

© 2026 The Curious Sleeper. All rights reserved.

The Curious Sleeper

Plain-language answers to the sleep questions people actually ask, plus a look at the old wives’ tales.

© 2026 The Curious Sleeper. All rights reserved.