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About Sleep

Is sleep divorce right for you?

I’ve watched a lot of TV since the pandemic. I…

Feb 25, 2021 Sleep Habits and Health Katie Schickel

Sleep and Sex Connection

Sex and sleep: a tribute to Valentine’s Day

Sleep researchers are focusing more attention on the science behind sex and a good night’s rest.

Feb 14, 2021 Sleep Habits and Health Sleep Cycle

The Benefits of Sleep Tracking

The benefits of sleep tracking

What is sleep tracking, and how can the data it provides lead to you to better health and a better night’s rest?

Jan 25, 2021 Sleep Habits and Health Andreas Roman

10 Habits for Healthy Sleep

10 habits for better sleep

These habits can help you get better sleep and keep your circadian rhythm, sleep pressure and activation level in check.

Jan 15, 2021 Sleep Habits and Health Frida Rångtell

What is Snoring?

What is snoring, really?

A better understanding of what causes snoring can be an important step to better sleep and health for both you and your partner.

Jan 8, 2021 Snoring Franz Stewart

What determines our sleep efficiency?

What determines our sleep efficiency?

What is sleep efficiency, and how can you use this measurement to give yourself a better picture of your sleep health?

Dec 29, 2020 Sleep Habits and Health Frida Rångtell

Joel Lundberg, Sleep Cycle Composer

Joel Lundberg, Sleep Cycle Composer

Meet Joel Lundberg, a Swedish composer and touring musician whose work appears in Sleep Cycle’s Sleep Aid library, in this video profile.

Dec 14, 2020 Sleep Stories Sleep Cycle

A (Brief) History of Sleep Science

The last century has delivered a steady drumbeat of groundbreaking sleep research. See a timeline here.

Dec 8, 2020 Sleep Science Sleep Cycle

Sleep Schedule Regularity

It’s not all about number of hours, but the regularity of sleep times

Recent studies indicate that it’s regularity of sleep times that’s most important, not the total amount you get.

Dec 7, 2020 Sleep Habits and Health Frida Rångtell

The Benefits of Meditation for Sleep

The Benefits of Meditation for Sleep

The practice of meditation over time can be a powerful tool on the path to wellness and sleep health.

Dec 1, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Sleep Cycle

Staying up late on election night? Make a recovery plan for the day after

Most Americans stay up later on election night than a…

Nov 3, 2020 Sleep in Extraordinary Times Frida Rångtell

What is Sleep Paralysis

Understanding Sleep Paralysis

An estimated 8% of people experience sleep paralysis at some point in their life. So why does it happen, and can you prevent it?

Oct 15, 2020 Sleep Paralysis Franz Stewart

What I learned from 4,000 nights of sleep

We spoke with a Sleep Cycle user who started using the app in 2011 and has tracked over 4,000 nights of sleep. Here’s what she found out about her sleep journey.

Oct 7, 2020 Sleep Stories Sleep Cycle

Can sleep impact memory? A guide for working professionals

Can the quality of your sleep impact your memory? Explore the connections here, along with sleep strategies for a more productive workday.

Sep 24, 2020 Sleep Science Frida Rångtell

Sleep deprivation can make you gain weight

Did you know that sleep can, literally, tip the scale on weight loss?

Sep 16, 2020 Sleep Deprivation Katie Schickel

Ever wonder what a sleep doctor does? Dr. Rebecca Robbins shares her passion for sleep science and public health

Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a renowned sleep researcher and author, discusses her passion for sleep science and public health.

Sep 3, 2020 Sleep Science Sleep Cycle

Sleeping with COVID-19: What it’s like to battle the symptoms of coronavirus night after night

What is it like trying to just get some rest when you’re battling the symptoms of the coronavirus? Read a first-hand account of sleeping with COVID-19.

Aug 24, 2020 Sleep Reports Katie Schickel

Sleep Cycle publishes major COVID-19 Sleep Report

The new Sleep and Mental Health Amidst the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic report analyzes global sleep patterns and behaviors related to COVID-19.

Aug 18, 2020 Sleep in Extraordinary Times Carl Johan Hederoth

Move more to wake less

Establishing a healthy routine through good nutrition and exercise can have a tremendous effect on how we sleep at night, with benefits that start early and last into the wee hours.

Aug 14, 2020 How to Fall Asleep Katie Schickel

Women and snoring

The social stigma of snoring among women – why it’s bad for her sleep and health

Women snore too, just as loudly as men and with the same health risks. So why is snoring among women so often overplayed and overlooked?

Aug 4, 2020 Snoring Franz Stewart

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Editor's picks

Reboot your circadian rhythm

How to use light to reboot your circadian rhythm

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.

Jun 1, 2020 Circadian Rhythm Lina Törnquist

Sleep better by moving your body

Born to move – Sleep better by moving like you’ve never moved before

There’s never been a better time to reconnect with your body and mind for a better night’s sleep. How? Through movement.

Apr 8, 2020 Sleep in Extraordinary Times Franz Stewart

affecting your sleep

Cooped up inside? How to stop it from affecting your sleep

From unemployment to self-quarantine, the stress of being stuck inside can impact a good night’s sleep. Here’s what you can do to change that.

Apr 6, 2020 Sleep in Extraordinary Times Lina Törnquist

sleep in times of anxiety and global instability

Sleep in times of anxiety and global instability

Sleep researcher Frida Rångtell, PhD, talks about why our sleep is affected during times of trouble and what we can do to try to improve our chances of getting a good night’s rest.

Mar 30, 2020 Sleep in Extraordinary Times Lina Törnquist

sleep and memory

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 Science Katie Schickel

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 Science Katie Schickel

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