Summertime means beach days and pool outings, but also warm 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?
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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
5 Ways You Can Spring Clean Your Space for Better Sleep
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
Full Moon & Sleep: Can a Full Moon Affect Sleep?
Have you heard the so-called myth that a full moon can impact your sleep? It’s not uncommon to hear that the full moon is the scapegoat for all kinds of odd behaviors and happenings. Everything
SleepScore’s Picks: Best Lighting Products
The amount and type of light you experience during the day and before bedtime can have a noticeable impact on your sleep. Whether it’s finding ways to avoid harmful blue light from electronic devices, or
SleepScore’s Picks: Best Bedding
Comfy sheets, cozy comforters, plush pillows and the right mattress are all part of your sleep nest. What you sleep on and under can make a real difference in the quality of your rest. So,
How Light Affects Sleep: Best Light For Sleep
Sleep is a delicate process that can easily be interfered with. There are several outside factors that play a part in improving or disrupting sleep, including light from artificial sources and temperature ranges. In this
How to Sleep Well In a Warm Bedroom
We might think a warm bedroom is perfect for sleep, but the scientific truth is quite the opposite. We sleep best when our bedrooms are between 60 and 68 degrees, and anything over or under
Sleep And Sound: Fighting Noise and Sleep Disturbances
In today’s world, peace and quiet can be something of a rarity. The sound of neighbors laughing late into the night, your partner snoring, music playing from across the hall, a buzzing phone on the
Can going to a music festival actually improve your sleep?
Ok, maybe music festivals are not the best place to catch some zzz’s; for most people, the idea of using music as a sleep aid may be strange and even counterproductive. After all, music is
How To Sleep Better When You Travel: Pack a Sleep Kit!
If you’re among the over 100 million people traveling this holiday break, you know that holiday travel brings more time for fun visits with friends and family. But travel also brings challenges when it comes
Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Give the Gift of Healthy Sleep
The unique gifts in our 2023 holiday gift guide deliver a lifetime of healthy sleep habits, helping the people you care about get the benefits of restful sleep. Each item is validated by SleepScore Labs,
The Secret to a Happy 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. While stress about COVID-19 has decreased this holiday season, the perennial stress factors are still in play. What tops the
The Science of Scent and Sleep: Introducing Sleepy’s Scented Pillow Insert
In the quest for a good night’s sleep, many have turned to various solutions, but what if another option for a restful night’s sleep was right under your nose? Enter Sleepy’s Scented Pillow Insert, a
TGIF…Maybe Not For Your Sleep? The Link Between Social Jetlag and Rising BMI: Unveiling Insights from SleepScore’s Sleep Measurement App
In recent times, the hustle and bustle of modern life have led to a phenomenon known as social jetlag. This occurs when there’s a mismatch between our body’s internal clock and the social clock, often
How Seasons Affect Our Sleep: Unveiling the Sleep Patterns of Americans
Ah, the change of seasons! As days get shorter during winter and longer during summer, have you ever wondered how these seasonal shifts influence our sleep patterns? With the rise of sleep tech gadgets, we
How Sleep Habits Impact Your Sleep Quality: Insights from Sleep Tech Data
Getting a good night’s sleep is a priority for many, but are you practicing the right sleep habits to ensure a restful slumber? Many of us might have heard about “sleep hygiene”, a set of
Dr. Shona Halson Explains The Importance of Sleep
Many people are waking up to the importance of sleep. But what is sleep? Sleep occurs in all animal species, yet the exact function is not exactly clear. But we do know that sleep has
You Snooze, You Win: Making More Sleep Part of Your New Year’s Resolution
The moment we’ve all been waiting for… the end of 2023! Although the turning over of the calendar year is only ceremonious, that doesn’t mean we can’t start off this new year on the right
App Feature Highlight: Chat with a Sleep Coach
Have you tried everything and are still struggling to get the quality sleep you need? SleepScore’s newest feature, Chat with a Sleep Coach, can help you get an even more personalized sleep improvement experience. Our
Why Staying on Standard Time Can Yield Incredible Benefits: 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