Life Stages
The complete Sleepopolis handbook to sleep, from infancy through the teen years to adulthood.
Aging
Major growth developments decline as people grow older, leading to lighter sleep of shorter duration. Lifestyle choices such as work schedules, parenting, and alcohol consumption may also contribute to changes in sleep patterns. The prevalence of sleep disorders and chronic illness also increases with age. Understanding these changes in sleep duration can lead to less anxious and more restful sleep—and better health and well-being.
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 …
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For most of my life, I’ve considered myself a millennial, mostly because I’ve ignored the exact cutoff years for being born in that generation. However – I am, in fact, a Generation Z-er …
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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 …
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If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you know it can sometimes be difficult for both of you to get adequate sleep. This lack of sleep is associated with …
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Pregnancy and Parenting
Whether you’re navigating life with a newborn or you have your hands full chasing around a toddler or two, motherhood is — in a word — exhausting. But even when you finally fall …
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There’s no greater joy than bringing your baby home from the hospital. But make no mistake; your little one isn’t coming home to sleep. Through no fault of their own, babies have the …
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As a parent, you probably look forward to your baby’s major milestones. Their first steps, their first word—each new month of their first year might be marked with a photo or video shoot …
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Pregnancy can be the beginning of an exciting journey for soon-to-be parents, but it can also signal the beginning of some new sleep challenges. Understanding how the stages of pregnancy impact your sleep …
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Find Out More About How Sleep Works
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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