Healthy Sleep
Sleep Disturbances of Menopause
Women are at risk for unique sleep issues throughout different stages of their lives. Some of these challenges can be traced to hormonal changes during
Migraines and Sleep Disorders: How One Affects the Other
Migraines are a type of unilateral (one-sided) episodic headache that usually lasts from four to 72 hours and are often associated with nausea, vomiting, and
Why Winter Makes You Sleepy and Summer Keeps You Up
How Seasonal Light Affects Your Sleep Have you ever noticed you get sleepy as soon as it’s dark in winter? Or found it impossible to
Around the Clock Terminology Consortium
A global effort to streamline how we talk about the 24-hour cycle of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. By Ryan Falck, Karen Spruyt, Sjaan
Wearable Sleep Tracker Recommendations for Consumers
World Sleep Society has published recommendations on the use of consumer health trackers (CHTs) for sleep measurement by professionals. With so many health trackers on
The Cognition and Sleep Quality Connection
Cognition and Sleep Quality Connection Mental health and cognition are two key benefits of quality sleep. Researchers continue to learn about the importance of sleep
First Night Effect
Have you ever travelled somewhere and couldn’t sleep well the first night? If so, you are not alone. This common experience is known as the
Circadian Regulators
New findings in circadian regulators Scientists from Duke-National University of Singapore (NUS) Medical School and the University of California, Santa Cruz, may have discovered the
Sleep Well at 35,000 Feet: A Traveler’s Guide
Whether you’re flying across the ocean or coast to coast, there’s one part of air travel that many people dread: trying to sleep on a
Are Online Sleeping Trends Affecting Your Sleep?
Quality sleep has many benefits including improved health, increased productivity, and better overall mood. As awareness of quality sleep increases, so does the number of
Sleep for Parents and Infants
Sleep is a game-changer for the health and happiness of both babies and parents. The way babies sleep affects how well parents rest, and vice
ASMR and Its Benefits for Sleep
Have you ever felt a pleasant tingling sensation when someone whispers or taps their fingernails? This feeling might be ASMR, which stands for “autonomous sensory
Keeping a Healthy Circadian Rhythm
The word Circadian comes from the Latin phrase circa diem, meaning about a day. Circadian rhythm is a function that repeats the same time every
Sleep Like a Professional Athlete
There’s sleep, there’s good sleep, and then there’s sleeping like a professional athlete. When it comes to professional athletes, even good sleep isn’t good enough.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Napping
There are as many opinions on napping as there are hours in the day. Is napping good or bad? How long should you nap? When
Sleep’s Role in Recovery
Don’t Skip This Part of Your Workout! You go to the gym every day. The day isn’t complete without a workout or practice, and your
Sleeping at High Altitudes
Many bodily functions can be impacted by high-altitude and low-oxygen environments, especially sleep. High-quality sleep is crucial for mood, memory, and overall health and well-being.
Better Sleep Through Better Nutrition
Waking up rested and ready for the day is a wonderful feeling. Stress, noise, or snacking on spicy chicken wings too close to bedtime can
Sleeping Your Way to Better Performance
Sleep is a normal and reversible activity that is essential for recovery. Studies show that sleep is important for health and performance, especially for athletes.
The Traveler’s Guide to Healthy Sleep Around the World
For travelers on the go, creating an environment conducive to healthy sleep can be complicated, especially if the sleep setting is unfamiliar. Fortunately, healthy sleep
Soothing Bedtime Routines
One healthy sleep habit is having a consistent and soothing bedtime routine. Ideally a bedtime routine begins 30 to 60 minutes prior to bed and
The Power of Noise for a Good Night’s Sleep
When you think about getting a good night’s sleep, you probably imagine a completely quiet room. When that isn’t possible, a little noise might actually
Where Sleep Doctors Go to Learn from the Best
How the World Sleep Congress Advances Patient Care Doctors in all specialties often travel to scientific conferences with their peers to share the new results
The Potential of Consumer Sleep Trackers
In today’s busy world, where hustle and bustle are often prioritized, sleep is usually overlooked. However, people are beginning to realize that getting quality sleep
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network
Circadian Sleep Disorders Network (CSDN) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic circadian sleep rhythm disorders. Circadian sleep
Sleep Deprivation in the Elderly
What Causes it and How to Remedy It While sleep deprivation – or not getting enough sleep is common, there is a remarkable increase as
Have You Heard? The AHA Life’s Essential 8 Includes Sleep
The American Heart Association (AHA) has added sleep to their cardiovascular health checklist! In 2022, AHA’s previous checklist, known as “Life’s Simple 7” was updated
World Sleep Academy Students Raise Awareness in Their Communities
Over the past 16 years, World Sleep Day has become a global celebration of sleep health, a day that educates the public, inspires sleep professionals,
Daylight Saving Time: How does it work – and should it continue?
You may be familiar with the practice of daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock time one hour forward in spring and returns one
Is Climate Change Hurting Our Sleep?
Sleep is one facet of our health that is impacted by climate change. Sleep is vital for restoring physical and mental health. Sleep deprivation speeds
