While all sleep stages are important, rapid eye movement or REM sleep plays a critical role in processing and storing information, allowing you to retain memories and lock down what you’ve learned during the day. Named for the distinct, rapid movements the
When your body is sick, your sleep can be disturbed because your immune system is busy fighting off the foreign invaders. With these three simple ways to boost your immunity, you’ll be ensuring your body gets the rest it needs.
With so many tasty options around us this time of year, it’s hard not to have them all! Alas, when we do, we sometimes overeat and face the consequences. A nap may seem like a good idea at the time, but overeating can have
Ever worked a graveyard shift? Approximately 16% of American employees do shift work. Anyone who’s ever had to work a night shift, or hours that don’t follow a typical daytime work schedule, can tell you just how difficult it can be. Why
Recent studies have found that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a varied influence on people’s sleep. Some have found small, unexpected benefits of the lockdown. Specifically, the quality of sleep in people with clinical insomnia
Working Out Before Bed (Pros and Cons) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that physical activity could prevent 1 in 10 premature deaths, 1 in 8 cases of breast cancer, 1 in 12 cases
With the constant availability of social media, tech devices, and busy school and extracurricular schedules, it comes as no surprise that teens aren’t getting enough sleep. How much sleep should teenagers get? The American Academy
Does it feel like your body is dragging, despite getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night? It might mean you’re missing out on precious deep sleep. Deep sleep is the sleep stage responsible for healing and repairing
For many of us, waking up in the morning can feel like more of a chore than a pleasure. Whether we’re feeling groggy, sleep-deprived, or just unmotivated to get out of bed, when that alarm clock chimes
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
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,
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
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,
Bees, trees, and sneezes are in the air as spring comes to life this season! Many of us have to get used to the spring blooms and the allergies that come with them. Our Pillow Talk Poll showed
With spring flowers, trees, grasses, and other flora coming into full bloom, pollen and countless other allergens are also here. Many of us suffer from itchy eyes and runny noses due to these airborne particles.
What is Deep Sleep? You’ve probably heard of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, but what makes one different from the other? Each has a vital role in helping you
What’s hot these days? Politics? Diet fads? Sure, but there’s something else that seems to be everywhere you look from online retailers to farmers’ markets to coffee shops. It’s CBD! This newly proclaimed ‘miracle oil’, not
Regular, moderate exercise has proven highly effective not only in helping people lead a healthier lifestyle but also in helping them get a better night’s 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
Does it feel like your body is dragging, despite getting 7 to 8 hours of sleep at night? It might mean you’re missing out on precious deep sleep. Deep sleep is the sleep stage responsible for healing and repairing
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
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