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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

Michael Grandner bio — **Dr. Michael Grandner, Ph.D**

Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona

Janet bio — **Dr. Janet K. Kennedy, Ph.D**

Clinical Psychologist and Author of The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby (and You)

whitney bio — **Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D**

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 Happens to Your Body During Sleep: A Children’s Guide

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Is Bad For Your Health — Here’s What We Should Do Instead

The Relationship Between Dreams And Memories

The Difference Between Nightmares And Night Terrors

Sleep Disorders

Everything you need to know about sleep disorders, from insomnia to sleep paralysis and all the disorders in between.

Sleep Apnea Causes and Treatments

What would you do if you suddenly stopped breathing right in the middle of an afternoon meeting? Or with your kids at a park? You…

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.

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…

Types of Insomnia — Causes and Treatments

Insomnia can steal just a few night’s sleep, or it can hang around for years. Over the decades, experts have categorized and re-categorized the different…

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…

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…

The Ultimate Guide To Sleep Hygiene

How well do you set yourself up for successful sleep? If you’ve never heard of sleep hygiene, the term might sound odd. But having good…

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…

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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…

Manage Stress for Better Sleep

Stress and sleep have been mortal enemies since the dawn of time. Whether our ancient ancestors were worried about collecting or catching enough food or…

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?…

How Does Anxiety Affect Your Sleep?

Most people have moments when they feel uneasy or concerned throughout their lives. This is known as anxiety, and it’s a natural human response to…

Physical Health

From exercise and nutrition to pain and heart health, learn about how sleep and physical health are intertwined.

Life Stages

The complete Sleepopolis handbook to sleep, from infancy through the teen years to adulthood.

Lifestyle

Learn how spouses, pets and our bedroom environment all impact the quality of our sleep.