Sleep Resources

We’ve covered everything you need to know about why we sleep, how sleep impacts your health, and tips for logging more shut eye.

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Even though we aren’t doctors, we are experts. But we didn’t just wake up one day to find that we had specialized knowledge of sleep. We’ve been nursing this expertise by conducting in-depth interviews with medical professionals and launching extensive research studies with thousands of Americans. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and informative sleep education to all. Learn more. 


About Sleep

Learn about the basics of sleep, separate sleep myths from sleep facts, understand the scope of sleep disorders, and pick up some tips for improving your sleep hygiene.

Sleep & Your Health

Learn about the complex connections between your sleep and all aspects of your health including physical, mental, and even your diet.

Sleep at Different Life Stages

Sleep is important for people of all ages. As we age, our sleep needs, patterns, and behaviors evolve. Learn about the differences in sleep architecture in different stages of life and the common sleep problems these age groups face.

 

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Dreams

Learn all there is to know about dreams, the place we go when we sleep. Understand the science behind dreaming, disect different types of dreams including nightmares and lucid dreams, and learn about dream interpretation to uncover the meaning behind certain dreams.

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Sleep Deprivation

Sleep deprivation is a condition caused by a serious lack of sleep. Learn how it could be affecting you.

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Women and Sleep

Women face more sleep problems than men due to hormonal changes, mood disorders, and more. Learn about sleep issues women have during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause. Plus, see resources with sleep tips for addressing these challenges.

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Stages of Sleep

You’re pretty busy while you’re sleeping. Read what happens during each REM and NREM sleep stage and why it matters.

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Sleep Quiz

Learn how high or low your sleep quality is by taking our sleep quiz.

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How to Measure Sleep Performance

Learn how to measure data from your sleep apps or tracking devices to determine how to improve your sleep performance.

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Sleep Schedules

Learn about the circadian rhythm, bedtime and morning routines, and alternative sleep schedules such as polyphasic sleep, biphasic sleep, the Uberman, and Everyman sleep schedules. Plus, see resources explaining what happens when a sleep schedule is disrupted.

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What is the Best Sleeping Position?

Some sleeping positions are better than others; learn how your sleeping position could be affecting you.

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Thermoregulation During Sleep

Do you ever wake up at night feeling too hot or too cold? Learn about thermoregulation during sleep and how to keep your body at an ideal temperature.

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Sleep and Bedroom Safety

To sleep with a peace of mind at night, you need to know that you’re sleeping safely. Learn about best safety practices to keep babies, children, teen, adults, and older adults safe while sleeping in the bedroom from health risk, fire hazards, and more.

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Relationships and Sleep

Sharing a bed with a partner comes with its own set of challenges. Learn how to navigate sharing a sleep space with a partner, plus learn how sleep relates to intimacy, sex, and relationship satisfaction for couples.

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Travel and Sleep

Learn about the challenges with sleep loss while traveling and sleep tips for how you can improve your sleep while traveling by car, boat, plane, or train. Plus, see the best travel accessories to help enhance your sleep.

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Sleep Surveys

See our 1st party proprietary sleep surveys and read about third party sleep studies and research going on today. Learn the latest statistics and findings from research going on in the sleep health industry.

Sleep FAQs

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Are Naps Good For You?

Taking a nap can help boost your energy, or it can make you more groggy. Learn about all the factors that make napping either good or bad for your energy, sleep schedule, and health.

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How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?

Learn how much sleep you need to get the proper rest. How much is enough (or too much) and why should you care?

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Why Some People Are Light Sleepers

Does it seem like everything wakes you up? Light sleepers struggle to sleep through even the smallest disturbances, making achieving a good night’s rest difficult. Learn about what causes this and what you can do about it.

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How to Wake Up on Your First Alarm

Do you lose time every morning hitting snooze? Are you more tired than you would have been if you woke up the first time? Learn how to wake up on your first alarm.

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The Top 10 Apple Alarm Sounds for Waking Up

Whether you prefer soothing harps or jarring bells, we’ve ranked our favorite Apple alarm sounds to get you out of bed. Take a look at the top 10 alarm sounds for either preference.

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How to Recover After a Sleepless Night

A sleepless night can take a toll on your mind and body. Read these 10 tips for surviving your day after a night of little or no sleep.

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Should You Be Sleeping Naked?

Should you be stripping before bed? Sleeping naked brings with it a whole host of health benefits, including better sleep, better metabolism, a more active sex life, healthier relationships, and more perfect private parts. Read on to learn more.

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How to Prevent Bed Head

Find out different ways to keep your hair looking presentable in the morning with these tips on how to prevent bed head.

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How to Control Drooling in Your Sleep

Drooling in your sleep, when it happens occasionally, is considered perfectly normal. But if it happens too regularly for your taste, learn how to stop nighttime drool altogether.


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