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
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The Latest Sleep Research: Is Your Smartphone a Sleep Thief?
Sudden noise, uncomfortable bedding, warm bedroom; These are all examples of factors that are known as sleep disruptors. With the rise of mobile technologies, it’s now commonplace to use them not only during the day
Can a digital sleep coach help your sleep issues?
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
How Does Sleep Deprivation Affect Our Behavior?
If you think about sleepiness or feeling tired, you likely think of it as a feeling or “state” as psychologists prefer to call it. Sleep researchers mostly see sleepiness as a sleep complaint, indicative of
Ask the Expert: How Sleep Plays a Major Role in Fighting Off Diseases
The new COVID-19 world is a much different place than even just last week. As an organization committed to improving the health and well-being of the world through better sleep, we asked our Chief Scientific
Daylight Saving Time – A Quick History of Our Time Changing Ritual
Are you still wondering why we even have Daylight Saving Time? Only 40% of the world’s countries use DST and a large percentage of the United States would like to do away with it altogether.
Here’s How REM Sleep Silences the Sirens in Our Brain
Think about the last time that something frightening or unpleasant happened in your day. Maybe you had a near-miss with a car on the highway. Or perhaps you got into a shouting match with your
Are these 4 Common Sleep Myths Actually Real?
Life is full of tall tales and larger-than-life stories and sleep is not immune to a long list of wild myths that have been shared through the generations. To help you navigate this murky subject
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
Stress Awareness Month 2024: Understanding the Impact of Stress on Sleep Quality
As Stress Awareness Month 2024 comes to an end, 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
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
