circadian rhythm

A 7-point checklist to fall asleep effortlessly

In an ideal world, our days would be filled with energetic activities and at night time, we'd be just tired enough to fall naturally into a perfect 8-hour slum... Read More...

The dark side of daylight saving time

As the United States eases into daylight saving time, David Wagner highlights some of the negative costs and consequences of shifting the clocks. A train hurtl... Read More...

Explainer: what is jet lag and how can you overcome it?

Long flights across many time zones often leave us feeling fatigued, sleepy, irritable and generally out of sorts. And it’s not just because of poor sleep on th... Read More...

Explainer: why does the teenage brain need more sleep?

Throughout our lives we experience changes in sleep patterns and in the amount of sleep we need. While babies sleep between 16 and 18 hours per day, this is red... Read More...

Sleep, breastfeeding and co-sleeping tips

Avoiding sleep deprivation when breastfeeding and co-sleeping

Newborns create havoc with your sleep schedules. Here are some practical tips to cope with the challenges of breast-feeding, co-sleeping and getting a good nigh... Read More...

Sleep and the fertility factor: if you don’t snooze, you lose

What role does sleep play when you're trying to conceive? No one starts a family thinking “You know, we should work just enough to eke by…” With the cost of... Read More...

NASA International Space Station Sleep Tips

7 power tips from NASA on how to sleep better

NASA scientists describe seven factors that help astronauts sleep soundly in space. Next time you complain about jet lag, spare a thought for the average astro... Read More...

Are we sleep-deprived or just darkness-deprived?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that insufficient sleep is a serious public health concern, because it can lead to many immediate da... Read More...

Big ideas in sleep: The Two-Process Model

For several decades scientists have relied on the 'Two Process Model' as a way to understand the timing, duration and structure of sleep. It's no wonder the g... Read More...

These 5 conditions keep millions awake each night

Millions of Americans struggle to get themselves to sleep, but you don't necessarily need a high-priced medical diagnosis to understand the causes and symptoms... Read More...

Why do we get thirsty before bedtime?

New research suggests the circadian clock may be responsible for our thirsty urge for a drink before bedtime. Why is it that just as we're getting ready to sle... Read More...

A blast of ‘thin air’ could be a new cure for jet lag

New research on mice shows that controlling oxygen levels can reset circadian rhythms, prompting further studies into how 'thin air' could regulate our body clo... Read More...

Health

Bipolar disorder: How a change in season alters your sleep and moods

Can lack of sleep cause hair loss?

Hay fever and sleep: How to cope this allergy season

Science

Explainer: what is jet lag and how can you overcome it?

Marijuana: sleep aid or sleep stealer?

Explainer: why does the teenage brain need more sleep?

Sleep Tips

A 7-point checklist to fall asleep effortlessly

9 hacks to bid goodbye to snoring tonight

20 ways to stay energized during the day (without caffeine)

Bedroom

4 compelling reasons to replace your old mattress

How do you stop allergies from ruining your night’s sleep?

4 things you should never do if you need to clean your mattress

Tech & Gadgets

CES 2019: the best new sleep tech on show this year

Building a sleep reference solution: we talk to Dreem CEO Hugo Mercier

Democratising sleep medicine: a chat with Beddr CEO Mike Kisch

Blog

Nodding Off: Book review and interview with Professor Alice Gregory

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

Which fragrances are best for sleep and relaxation?

A 7-point checklist to fall asleep effortlessly

The dark side of daylight saving time

Explainer: what is jet lag and how can you overcome it?

Explainer: why does the teenage brain need more sleep?

Avoiding sleep deprivation when breastfeeding and co-sleeping

Sleep and the fertility factor: if you don’t snooze, you lose

7 power tips from NASA on how to sleep better

Are we sleep-deprived or just darkness-deprived?

Big ideas in sleep: The Two-Process Model

These 5 conditions keep millions awake each night

Why do we get thirsty before bedtime?

A blast of ‘thin air’ could be a new cure for jet lag