Parents rely on bedtime stories, soothing songs, and white noise to help calm their children before sleep. But while we understand the calming effect these rituals have on children, we often forget that adults, too, benefit immensely from ambient sounds to help them relax and fall asleep.
To address some of our users’ most pressing questions on sleep and screens, Sleep Cycle has launched a sleep program collection dedicated to ‘Screens & technology’ to share the true impact of screen time on your sleep.
Sleeping well with an infant may seem impossible, but understanding and tracking your baby’s sleep patterns whilst adopting effective strategies to optimize your own sleep, can help.
In this two-part series, our very own sleep expert, Ph.D. and clinical psychologist Li Åslund, will explore the benefits of napping for exercise, and answer some common questions about incorporating naps into your fitness regimen.
Having allergies simply has a severe impact on sleep and those who already suffer from a sleep disorder or sleep related condition are particularly vulnerable. We cover the impact allergies can have on your sleep and walk you through best practices for bedtime whilst coping with allergies.
Many people believe that they can function well even without enough sleep, but the truth is, sleep deprivation can have serious consequences on our physical and mental health from the first hour of missed sleep.
One of the most common sleep disorder is Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome, or DSPS. But what is it, how does it affect us, and most importantly, how can we treat it?
While the concept of sleep tourism, also referred to as sleep vacation, may seem a bit strange to some, it’s actually a growing trend among travelers who are looking for unique and exotic sleeping experiences on their vacations.
One tool that has gained popularity in recent years to get a baby to sleep is white noise. Many parents swear by the use of it for baby sleep, but is it really effective?
Scents can have a lasting impact on sleep quality. But between pillow sprays, fabric softeners, candles, and a wide array of aroma roll-on sticks, what actually works?
Sleep Cycle Kids is much more than a baby sleep tracker. It’s an effective, personalized tool to optimize sleep and well-being for your whole family. When your child sleeps well, so will you.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes an unpleasant sensation in the legs, creating an irresistible urge to move. RLS can disrupt rest and impact sleep.
Waking up with a sore throat can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience. If you find yourself experiencing this problem on a regular basis, it’s important to understand the potential causes so you can take steps to prevent it from happening in the future.
For many couples, as much as they love and want to spend time with each other – sharing a bedroom can still feel challenging and an exhausting act to balance. We’ll guide you through better habits and routines to adopt.
If you’ve worked through ‘Daytime hacks’ and tried the physical and cognitive exercises that we recommended in our ‘Relax from stress’ and ‘Relax the mind’ Sleep Programs – it may be time to level up and look at the final hurdle – your bedroom.
You know the feeling of missing a few hours of precious sleep. That feeling of just being ‘off’. It can be downright demotivating or leave you feeling exhausted with every squat you make. But should you exercise when sleep deprived? And how do you combat sleepiness to find motivation to start exercising more?
Do you often find you’re tired, ready for bed, but your racing mind makes it difficult to fall asleep? The Sleep Program ‘Relax the mind’ caters to anyone who’s seeking to inform themselves on how thought patterns affect their sleep and to those that are actively seeking relaxation techniques at bedtime.
The sleep-wake cycle is regulated by the body’s internal 24-hour clock – the circadian rhythm. But spending too much time indoors may be disrupting it.