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Evidence shows the moon impacts our sleep, but scientists aren’t exactly sure why

The placement of the moon in the sky might not even cross your mind when it comes to improving your sleep hygiene, but the phases of the lunar cycle can … Read more

Daylight Savings Time: the battle between science vs commerce

daylight savings commerce science

Experts agree DST is harmful to our health, but companies profiting off its existence want to keep it around  Setting our clocks back an hour every spring has long-lasting effects … Read more

Are your lightbulbs sabotaging your sleep?

energy efficient light bulbs sleep

Light is one of the most critical factors that helps to regulate your sleep and wake cycles. But it’s not just sunlight isn’t the only kind of light that affects … Read more

Cannabis sleep aids are flooding the market, but what does the science say?

cannabis sleep aid

In recent years, the shift from prohibition towards legalisation has turned the cannabis industry into one of most hotly tipped growth sectors of the economy. Not even counting recreational use, … Read more

Circadian rhythms: a hidden weapon in the fight against COVID-19 ?

covid-19 sleep circadian rhythms

Whilst public health initiatives focus on masks and social distancing, researchers are investigating how circadian rhythms, and even time of infection, may determine the spread and severity of Covid-19  Sleep … Read more

Blue blockers: sleep aid or snake oil? We asked two experts

Blue blocking glasses

Blue light glasses have soared in popularity in recent years. The global market for blue light eyewear is estimated to reach $29 million by 2024, up from $21 million in … Read more

10 sleep products that made over $1 million on Kickstarter (Part 1)

Kickstarter Indiegogo million dollar sleep products

Not that long ago, the most innovative sleep product you’d be likely to find in a bedroom was an alarm clock with an FM radio. Smart phones may have killed … Read more

Announcing the Somnex Sleep Show 2018 – get involved!

Somnex Show 2018 Breakfast Briefing

It’s rare to have the opportunity to get excited about an event based around sleep. But earlier this year Sleep Junkies spoke to the organisers of Somnex – The Sleep … Read more

What can Neanderthal man teach us about sleep in the 21st century?

Why bother sleeping? Humans are a strange breed. Despite being the planet’s Apex predator, we tend to drop everything we’re doing, find a quiet place, and offer our best impersonation … Read more

How sleep loss can start arguments at work

Sleep loss and arguments at work

We all love hardworking employees, colleagues, or bosses. But sometimes there’s just not enough time to get things done. So, to catch up on work, you sacrifice sleep. Then, you … Read more

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