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Ruth Jones

Is TikTok the new bedtime story? New survey shows Americans are embracing viral sleep hacks

A person lies in bed in a dark room, their face lit by an illuminated phone screen.

Using ear plugs to block out your partner's snoring and investing in the best mattress might be common advice for improving sleep, but more unusual nighttime trends are on the rise. People are turning to everything from lettuce water to bed rotting to enhance their rest, with TikTok now a key source for many American nighttime routines. 

That's according to the Sleep Prioritization 2024 study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), which found over one third of Americans are using sleep hacks to drift off. However, while these hacks might be easy and intriguing, experts warn against relying on social media to construct your sleep habits.

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