From birth to early adulthood, multiple factors – many of which are out of our control – play a role in mental health. Research shows that health behaviors that are mostly within our control such
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Is Social Media Scrolling Costing You Zzzs?
As social creatures, many of us can’t resist the draw of social media. This commonly leads to spending excess time scrolling newsfeeds and liking posts, often late into the evening and before bed. Having only
How Important is Sleep to Fertility?
Sleep is critical in so many aspects of our lives, but did you know that sleep can be very important to fertility in both women and men? How does fertility change in men and women
The Latest Sleep Research: How Are We Sleeping During the Pandemic?
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
CBD and Sleep: Does CBD Help with Sleep?
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
Ready for the End of Daylight Saving Time? Here’s What You Need to Know
Twice a year, 1.6 billion people around the world experience a time shift. Many agree that the shift from daylight saving time (DST) to standard time is the easier transition to make. But when we
Hypnic Jerk: Why Do I Twitch in My 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
REM Sleep Dreams
What is REM sleep and how does it affect your ability to dream? Read on to find out how to navigate the mysteries of your sleep life.
The Latest Research: Vivid Dreaming During COVID-19? Here’s Why
Dreams are most often described as an array of images, feelings, and emotions, and occur primarily during the REM stage of sleep. The content of our dreams can have a profound impact on our day
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
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