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
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
Festive? Yes. Hectic. Oh yes! The holiday season is here, and along with the joy of the season comes the chaos of attending all the holiday parties, shopping for last minute gifts, and attending endless
Does it feel like your sleep is all over the place? Whether your sleep routine has been disrupted by a shift in work hours, traveling through time zones, or just a busier-than-normal schedule, there are
What’s considered a change in life? A change in life can be any change in your circumstances or your routine. For example, it might involve leaving a job, moving to a new place, health challenges,
We all have that friend that’s a self-proclaimed insomniac. But not everyone that has problems with sleep is considered an insomnia patient. What’s classified as true insomnia? The sleep complaints need to be frequent, not
Sleeping Too Much: Warning Signs of Getting Too Much Sleep If you’re constantly oversleeping and feel excessively drowsy during the day, your excessive sleep habits might be caused by an underlying condition. Occasionally sleeping in
Social distancing, sheltering in place; these are terms we’re all intimately familiar with now. Staying at home means drastically altering existing routines and trying to find a new normal. Is it impacting your sleep? If it
There’s a ton of research and a whole lot of products available that can help you track your sleep.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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