Many people recognize that sleep is important to health. In fact, our bodies need sleep in order to perform rejuvenating functions like muscle growth, protein synthesis, and tissue repair. We also need sleep for mental
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Sleep in America! We’ve got the scoop.
Every night, every person on earth goes to sleep. And every day, the lifestyle habits we choose can have an impact on how well we sleep at night. Here at SleepScore Labs, we’ve been keeping
Q&A with Our Experts: Allergens, Pollen, and the Impact on Sleep
Have questions around allergens, pollen, and how they can impact your sleep? In a recent SleepScore Twitter Chat, our sleep experts and others in the sleep community answered your biggest questions on the topic. And
What is REM Rebound? How to Tell if You’re Experiencing the REM Rebound Effect
Have you ever woken up feeling lost as what day of the month or time of the day it is because you had a very long and eventful (thanks to the adventurous dream you also had) sleep? You probably experienced a “REM rebound” — a period
Sleep with Fan: What are the Side Effects of Sleeping with a Fan on You?
Among many other vital functions, sleep helps you recover from the previous day’s activities and prepares you for the next day. But what happens when sleeping at night is impacted because your room isn’t cool
8 Tips for When You Can’t Stay Asleep at Night
Picture your last few nights of sleep. You fell asleep with ease, barely even remembering lying in bed before drifting away. But then the problem that plagues many sleepers happens; you wake up unexpectedly, for
11 Common Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
The term ‘sleep disorder’ can sound a little scary – but is there really anything to be afraid of? Experts say yes – sleep disorders, ranging from insomnia to sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome,
6 Ways Athletes Recover and Rejuvenate
Those who are athletically inclined may have the appearance of being naturally fit, healthy, and able to bounce back quickly after intense physical feats. But there’s really a lot going on behind the scenes to give them that
Are you at Risk for Sleep Apnea?
What exactly is sleep apnea? The word “apnea” literally means “no breath” or “stopping breathing”. And it’s actually much more common than you’d expect. In fact, about 24 percent of men and nine percent of women have
Social Jetlag – The Not-So-New Phenomenon
What is Social Jetlag? Many of us are probably familiar with the term jetlag – and many of us have, at some point, experienced its debilitating effects firsthand – but what happens when the effects of jetlag happen every week? This kind of jetlag
SleepScore at the ATN Innovation Summit 2025: Why Sleep Drives Everything
Reimagining The World of Sleep SleepScore Labs was proud to take part in the ATN Innovation Summit 2025, an elite gathering of thought leaders in science, wellness, health tech, and consumer performance. It’s a statement
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 tackle the day. But this experience is not always the case.
A Look at Sleep Inequality in America
Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Sleep Across the United States Income inequality. Social inequality. And now, research suggests, there’s rampant sleep inequality in the United States. Although the widespread physiological benefits of sleep are well
How Longer Days Affect American’s Sleep
We’re taking a look at how summertime’s longer days and warmer weather affect sleep for Americans nationwide. We’ll be examining whether seasonal differences matter for sleep and what longer summer days mean for our sleep-wake
Sleep Innovation in Action: What We Shared at SLEEP 2025
Our Latest Research in Sleep Tech & Science SleepScore is proud to have participated in SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), held June 8–11 in Seattle, Washington. This
Kid’s Sleep Schedules on Summer Vacation
How to Protect Your Child’s Sleep This Summer Amid summer vacations, now more than ever kids are soaking up the summer sun. From sleepaway camps, vacations, daytime activities, and s’mores by the campfire, schedules are
7 Ways to Get Great Sleep on Vacation
Resting, recharging, and rejuvenating—who doesn’t love vacation? Not only does it signal that you’ll finally escape from the demands of work and get some quality self-care time, but it can also be the opportunity you
The Relationship Between Sleep and Nutrition
Diet, like sleep, is one of the pillars of health and wellness—and they’re directly intertwined. Although a proper, balanced diet is essential for optimal health, poor sleep over time can undo many of the benefits
Best Temperature for Sleep: What is the Ideal Sleeping Temperature?
The environment we sleep in plays a huge role in how well we sleep each night. If you can remember laying in your bed on a hot summer night, it was likely not a pleasant
How Light and Temperature Mix with Sleep
Summertime brings beach days and pool outings, but also warmer weather and longer days. In fact, the longest day of the year lands on June 21st! Do these long days with increased temperatures impact sleep?
Summer Solstice & Summer Sleep
How to Rest Well on the Longest Days of the Year Trying to get a good night’s sleep in the summertime can be a torturous endeavor, especially if you’re not fortunate enough to have air
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