Everything You Need to Know For a Great Night’s Sleep
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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.
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So, rest easy. Dive into our resources and find everything you need to know about the fascinating subject of sleep.
Sleepopolis Expert Panel
Dr. Michael Grandner, Ph.D
Clinical Psychologist and Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona
The days after daylight saving time are the first sign that longer, sunnier days are ahead. Who doesn’t look forward to brighter afternoons, iced coffee season, and summer vacation? If the Sunshine Protection …
Your heart is pounding, and sweat is dripping down your face as you run up a hill that suddenly turns into an escalator — moving in reverse. In the next instance, you’re catapulted …
Both nightmares and night terrors are distressing sleep events, but they actually describe separate phenomena. And that means they both have their own unique characteristics. We spoke with a pair of certified sleep …
If you’ve ever found yourself startled awake in the middle of the night, heart pounding and soaked in sweat, you know what it’s like to have a nightmare. These vivid, often terrifying dreams …
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 would likely be alarmed, to say the least. …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 sleep hygiene has nothing to do with keeping …
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, …
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 …
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 you’re currently losing sleep fixating on your bills…it’s …
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 …
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 life’s challenges. For example, feeling nervous before a …
We all need a heartbeat to survive, and quality sleep also plays a vital role in our overall health. But did you know sleep and heart health are connected? It’s true — how …
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 …
Getting through the day with nagging hip pain isn’t easy, and when it’s time to go to bed, you might be dreading the inevitable toss and turn. And it’s not just you — …
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 …
Symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, questionable bladder control, and mood changes can sometimes make sleep feel unattainable. (1) Unsurprisingly, menopause and sleep don’t mix for most people, and up to half of …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
