Summer brings sunshine, outdoor activities, and longer days—but it also brings hot nights that can disrupt your sleep. As temperatures rise, creating a cool sleep environment becomes essential for restful nights. While air conditioning is
Do You Listen to Podcasts to Fall Asleep? 5 Benefits Plus Our Podcast Ideas
Podcasts used to serve only niche groups and had fairly small audiences. These days, they’re as plentiful and popular as ever, covering nearly every topic you can imagine; sports, news, TV show recaps, true crime,
The Case Against Orthosomnia: Guest Op-ed by Dr. Nate Watson
Dr. Nate Watson is chair of the SleepScore Labs Scientific Advisory board, serves as director of the Harborview Medical Center Sleep Clinic and co-director of the University of Washington Medicine Sleep Center, and is the former president of
5 Benefits of a Weighted Blanket
Weighted blankets are more than just a heavier type of regular blankets; they also provide various therapeutic benefits. Science explains why they produce so much stress-relief and calming effects on the body and mind. Due
8 Red Flags that Indicate You’re Sleep Deprived
In this day and age, it’s worth asking yourself “Am I sleeping enough?” from time to time. We spend about one-third of our lives sleeping, and when we get the right amount of it, it
Moving Into a New Place? Traveling? 5 Ideas to Skip the ‘First Night Effect’
Many people’s first night’s rest in a new place is usually everything but restful. Even when your body is prepared to get much-needed sleep, you might still struggle to get uninterrupted and restorative sleep. The
7 Daytime Habits to Improve Your Nightly Sleep
Contrary to the idea that our sleep is at the mercy of what we do in the hours leading up to bedtime, our daytime habits can often have an even bigger impact on our sleep
To Nap, or Not To Nap? Dr. Shona Halson Weighs In
Napping is a common behavior used to overcome the negative impacts of inadequate sleep. By definition, a nap is any sleep period with a duration of less than 50% of the average major sleep
What Is Restless Sleep & What Causes It?
When most people go to bed, they hope they can have an uninterrupted night of sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and energized to take on the day. But this experience is not always the
Get Some Sleep for Father’s Day – You Earned it!
Fathers can attest – being a dad is exhausting! All that running around, dropping and picking up kids from school, going to soccer practice, attending plays, making dinner, and constant cleaning up can really take
The Best Summertime Sleeping Hacks
Much of the world is facing record-breaking heat this summer, and we understand how tough it can be to fall and stay asleep amid these hot conditions! Did you know that the average bedroom temperature
How Does the Military Sleep? A Look at Performance, Safety, and the Future of Sleep Across Branches
Updated 2025 Service members face extraordinary demands that often come at the expense of adequate rest. Sleep deprivation is not just a health concern—it’s a military readiness issue that threatens safety, performance, and national defense.
How Does Men’s Sleep Change Through the Years?
How Does Men’s Sleep Change Through the Years? With age comes wisdom. With age comes changes in sleep as well. Find out what happens with sleep over time, with a focus on men’s sleep. This
3 Out of the Box Mother’s Day Ideas to Pamper Mom
Mom, madre, majka, whatever you call her, we can all agree that moms are the ones who never give up on us. We may forget to give them their due credit from time to time, but Mother’s Day is the
Sleep And The Natural Environment
When is the last time you escaped to the great outdoors for some time away from the bustling city? Mother Nature provides all the essential ingredients for optimal sleep that are often tough to come by in today’s hyper-modernized society: fresh air,
How Does Trauma Impact Sleep?
According to the American Psychology Association (APA), about 50% of all people will experience trauma. But we all respond to trauma differently. Many may recover over time, while others may experience long-lasting problems associated with
Stress Awareness Month: Understanding the Impact of Stress on Sleep Quality
April is Stress Awareness Month – SleepScore Labs is diving into the profound relationship between stress levels and sleep quality. Our latest analysis, drawing from a robust dataset of over 42,000 individuals and 600,000 records,
The Connection Between Mental Health, Isolation, and Sleep
In today’s fast-paced digital world, maintaining social connections remains essential for mental health—and, in turn, for quality sleep. While the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic has passed, its global impact and long-term effects on our
Are the beds at the Olympics really made out of cardboard? A former Olympian chimes in
As the Olympic opening ceremony gets underway today, rumors have been swirling about the beds being made of cardboard. This week on our blog, we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with our very
The Secret to a Happy Summer Holiday: Create a Plan to Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep
There’s a reason you’re seeing more stories about the ways holiday stress impacts your health. As the summer holiday season approaches, it’s essential to address the stress that often comes with planning and celebrating. From
Why does it feel like you are falling as you to sleep?
What is a hypnic jerk? Have you ever had that dream where you feel like you’re falling from the sky and then you jolt in bed as you get closer to the ground? Turns out
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