Sleep and The Brain
We all know how we feel after a long day. Our muscles are tired, our legs heavy, our eyelids ready to close. Though sleep may seem as if it originates in the body, … Read more
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SLEEP A-Z
Everything You Need to Know For a Great Night’s Sleep
Our Sleep A-Z Portal — The World of Sleep, All in One Place
At Sleepopolis, we live, breathe, and yes, dream sleep. We’re all about helping you get the best sleep possible by giving you the info you need, from the basics of healthy sleep to the latest updates in sleep science.
Want to learn about sleep disorders? You’ve come to the right place. Looking for tips on getting your child to sleep? We’ve got that covered, too. We strive to produce the most accurate sleep content available, and we don’t just say that. Our network of top-notch Sleep Experts verify everything we write.
So, rest easy. Dive into our resources and find everything you need to know about the fascinating subject of sleep.
Sleepopolis Expert Panel
Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona
Clinical Psychologist and Author of The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby (and You)
Clinical Psychologist and Author of the Devin and Evan Children’s Book Series
Clinical Psychologist at NY Health Hypnosis and Integrative Therapy
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The Science of Sleep
Looking for a better night’s sleep? You’ll find all the information you need in our guide to sleep health and wellness
What is Sleep?
The pace and priorities of modern society have led many of us to believe that rest and downtime are optional. Work, family, and school schedules may seem to require more hours than exist … Read more
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How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?
While experts recommend a certain amount of sleep, requirements vary from person to person for a variety of reasons.
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Beating Travel Insomnia: A Traveler’s Guide to Better Sleep
Imagine you’ve just booked your dream vacation — it includes snorkeling with sea turtles, a night of dancing at the local cantina, and hiking through a lush forest. All your flights are on … Read more
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Sleep Disorders
Everything you need to know about sleep disorders, from insomnia to sleep paralysis and all the disorders in between.
Sleep Apnea
The symptoms are common. Snoring. Daytime sleepiness. Repeated awakening during the night. Weight gain. The feeling of gasping and choking. These are some of the symptoms of sleep apnea, one of the most … Read more
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Acupressure Points for Sleep/Insomnia
Can acupressure serve as a treatment for insomnia or poor sleep? Research indicates a potential link for these techniques, but here’s what to keep in mind.
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Restless Legs Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
For some people, nights aren’t a time of relaxation, but of restlessness, strange sensations, and even pain. These are the symptoms experienced by sufferers of Restless Legs Syndrome, or RLS. RLS is a … Read more
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11 Types of Insomnia — Causes and Treatments
Insomnia sounds simple. It’s just the inability to fall asleep, right? Well, not exactly. Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, fall back to sleep after waking, or all three. Insomnia … Read more
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Sleep Tips
Your definitive resource for sleep treatments and therapies, including medications, natural remedies, and sleep hygiene improvements.
30-Day Sleep Hygiene Plan
Download your own sleep calendar here! Proper sleep hygiene is extremely important if you want to sleep better. Sleep hygiene refers to the set of behaviors and environment related to your sleep habits. The … Read more
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Is Beauty Sleep Real? How To Maximize Sleep And Skin Health
At some point or another, we’ve all probably heard someone mention beauty sleep. Whether it was your mother trying to get your teenage self into bed at a reasonable time or a beauty … Read more
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Sleep Hygiene
Sleep difficulties are widespread across cultures and becoming more prevalent. The impact of sleep disorders and other sleep problems is significant in both personal and economic cost. Insomnia alone costs $63.2 billion in … Read more
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Guide to Better Sleep Posture
Though maintaining good health depends on several factors, one of the most important is healthy sleep (1). Healthy sleep requires adequate time to rest, the ability to reduce emotional and nervous system tension, … Read more
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Mental Health
Holiday Guide to Managing Seasonal Depression
Seasonal depression is a type of depression in which people experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and/or listlessness for an extended period during a particular portion of the year. Sufferers tend to experience these … Read more
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How to Manage Stress for Better Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep when you’re stressed can feel like an impossible task. In this article, I’ll explore some ways you can relax to help you get better shut-eye. First, I’ll define … Read more
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A Complete Guide to Kids’ Mental Health and Sleep
It’s an important topic that isn’t talked about enough – your child’s mental health. Are you checking in on them? Are you communicating with them? Are you aware of how a mental health … Read more
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All About Anxiety: Why Is It Preventing You From Sleeping?
Anxiety is a normal human response to alarming situations and life stressors, such as a move, job change, or relationship transition. Anxiety is characterized by feelings of worry, dread, and uneasiness. Anxiety affects … Read more
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Physical Health
From exercise and nutrition to pain and heart health, learn about how sleep and physical health are intertwined.
A Guide to Heart Health and Sleep
When you hear the word “heart” or read it on a page, what do you think of? Some might think back to making Valentine’s Day cards as a child, maybe their first heartbreak … Read more
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Metabolic Health: A Guide to Better Sleep
Did you know that your metabolic health affects your sleep? In this article, I’ll explore this link. First, I’ll define metabolic health before discussing how it relates to sleep. Finally, I’ll provide some … Read more
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A Guide to Better Sleep With Hip Pain
Sleeping with hip pain can be difficult and troublesome. If you or your loved one suffers from hip pain, you are likely aware of how it can disrupt your sleep. In this article, … Read more
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The Best Sleeping Position For Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Located between the iliac bones and the sacrum, the sacroiliac (SI) joints connect the spine to the pelvis. Together these two joints not only provide support and stability but they also play an … Read more
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Life Stages
The complete Sleepopolis handbook to sleep, from infancy through the teen years to adulthood.
The Ultimate Guide to Menopause and Sleep
Whether your grandmother warned you about it or your mom’s experiencing it now, you’ve likely heard the term menopause. While the first occurrence of your menstrual cycle (or period) signifies what many refer … Read more
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Senior Isolation Guide for Better Sleep
As we age, most of us don’t have the same vibrant social lives we did when we were young. In fact, approximately 50% of adults over 60 years old are more at risk … Read more
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The Ultimate Pregnancy and Sleep Guide
While we at Sleepopolis understand each expecting parent’s pregnancy is unique, there are some common sleep problems that can occur throughout pregnancy. As an expectant parent, you may be wondering how your sleep … Read more
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13 Sleep Tips for Kids From Parents Who Have Been There
Navigating bedtime with small children is no easy task, even when you do your best to follow advice from sleep experts and pediatricians. But if bedtime is a constant fight night after night, … Read more
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Lifestyle
Learn how spouses, pets and our bedroom environment all impact the quality of our sleep.
Let’s Get Hormonal: 5 Surprising Ways Sleeping With a Partner Impacts Your Hormones
If you sleep with a partner, you’d likely agree it’s not always the ideal environment. Maybe one of you always hogs the comforter, tosses and turns throughout the night, or has to sleep … Read more
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Cuddling Your Way to Better Health: The 5 Surprising Benefits
Many of us have our own opinions when it comes to cuddling and the dynamics that go with it. For example, when you’re cuddling on the couch or in bed, do you like … Read more
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I Love You, But I Can’t Sleep With You: Should You Consider a “Sleep Divorce?”
Have trouble sleeping with your partner? A recent survey suggests you should get a “sleep divorce” and move into your own bedroom.
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A Guide to Managing Financial Stress for Better Sleep
Getting quality sleep while you are experiencing financial stress can be hard to accomplish. The COVID-19 pandemic has put increased strain on many Americans’ wallets, making it more difficult to achieve sufficient sleep. … Read more
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