About sleep

Sleep in extreme environments

Let’s have a look on how we sleep in some of the most extreme environments and situations on – and off – our planet.

Dec 11, 2019 How to fall asleep Neil Clark

Sleep Aid – the “app alternative” to sleep aids

Tossin’ and turnin’ all night: 63% have used sleep aids – but new Sleep Aid content from Sleep Cycle offers healthy alternatives for resting easier

Dec 3, 2019 How to fall asleep Karin Larsson

Smelling sleepy – How scents can improve your sleep

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?

Dec 2, 2019 How to fall asleep Nicole Michaelis

Backstage with the Sleep Aid producers

Meet the people behind Sleep Cycles Sleep Aid program.

Nov 26, 2019 How to fall asleep Andreas Roman

Fall is here – let’s sleep outdoors

Improve your sleep quality by moving from sleeping indoors to the fresh air of the outdoors, right under the sky.

Nov 12, 2019 How to fall asleep NIklas Arvidsson

Are you a micro sleeper? The answer could be in your genes

Some peoples ability to ‘micro-sleep’ can be found in their genes.

Nov 12, 2019 Circadian Rhythm Neil Clark

Revealed! The sleep tips that ensure air travellers get the most from their trip

Create the best conditions for quality sleep and turn a good trip into a great one.

Oct 24, 2019 How to fall asleep Neil Clark

Our teen refused to sleep. Here’s what happened when we pushed back

Got an angry, tired teenager at home? Don’t despair – there is hope!

Oct 15, 2019 Sleep Stories Neil Clark

Our favorite sleep facts (and a few curve balls)

Sleep. It’s something all of us can’t live without and the subject of endless crazy facts, contradictions and question marks. Here are some of our favorites.

Oct 2, 2019 Sleep Science Neil Clark

Sleep and coffee — are critical for peak cognitive performance

More than two-thirds (70%) of Americans feel their cognitive performance is affected when they don’t get enough sleep.

Sep 26, 2019 Sleep Cycle Institute Karin Larsson

The polyphasic sleep dilemma

Polyphasic sleep might work for self-employed people or those who enjoy a more flexible lifestyle but from a practical perspective, can your schedule accommodate it?

Sep 16, 2019 Sleep Science Neil Clark

Identifying and treating delayed sleep phase disorder

One of the most common sleep disorder is Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder, or DSPD. But what is it, how does it affect us, and most importantly, how can we treat it?

Sep 6, 2019 Sleep Disorders Neil Clark

Sleep, dream and boost your creativity

French neurologist Professor Isabelle Arnulf recently discovered that her narcolepsy patients tend to become more creative than other people while sleeping. Why? They lucid dream.

Aug 27, 2019 How to fall asleep NIklas Arvidsson

Your body is a wonder of sleep wisdom

Let’s have a look at seven brand new discoveries about sleep that the body has known for eons.

Aug 17, 2019 Sleep Science Anna-Karin Lantz

How to fall asleep (and stay asleep) on hot nights

Quick fixes to make sure you keep your sleep quality high on hot nights.

Aug 7, 2019 How to fall asleep Malin Eriksson

New data suggests jet lag is only an eastbound problem

Millions of Nights’ Worth of Anonymized Sleep Data Show People Actually Enjoy Better Sleep the Further West — or Back in Time — They Travel.

Aug 5, 2019 Sleep Cycle Institute Karin Larsson

Is an extra hour of sleep the panacea you need?

For people regularly getting six hours of sleep a night, fitting in an extra hour could be transformative.

Jul 22, 2019 Sleep Deprivation Frida Rångtell

Ten years of corporate success at Sleep Cycle: How we did it

In the ten years since Sleep Cycle’s founding, we’ve been on a constant growth path. Read some of our successful principles that have helped us grow each year.

Jul 20, 2019 Sleep Science Carl Johan Hederoth