Americans can’t sleep. About a third of Americans struggle with some form of insomnia, something experts attribute to stress, depression, screen use before bed, and substances such as caffeine and alcohol. And getting a good night’s rest is big business, with Americans spending billions each year on supplements, sleep-tracking devices and high-end mattresses.
What actually works? The Guardian asked a range of sleep experts – two psychologists, a chiropractor and a sleep podcaster – for advice on getting a good night’s sleep and the mattresses, linens and sleep accessories they swear by.
