Lost Sleep Is Making You Selfish
If you’ve ever felt a little snippy with others when you didn’t get a great night’s sleep, we now have science that explains your mood. A new study shows that when we have
New Mattress Safety Standards Went Into Effect: Here’s What You Need To Know
In case you missed it, the 2022 federal crib mattress standards went into effect on August 15. Ultimately aiming to reduce the risk of injuries related to suffocation, entrapment, and lacerations, the Consumer
Sleep Medication Use Has Taken a Tumble Nationwide
After decades of steadily climbing, the use of medications to treat sleep disturbances has taken a dramatic tumble in the United States. In a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep
Rethinking the Stuffie: How Our Childhood Plushies Might Help Us
Stuffed animals are affectionately called many different things; stuffies, plushies, soft toys or even cuddly toys. But since the invention of the Teddy Bear in 1903 these items have given comfort to kids.
Sleep Diaries: Pamela Council, Artist
Pamela Council’s art is playful and evocative. Bright colors spiral out of their fountains, like the one in Council’s most recent fountain commissioned by Times Square Arts in New York City and on
Daylight vs. Standard: A Debate That Could Stall the ‘Sunshine Protection Act’
“Spring forward.” “Fall back.” Those terms could both be a thing of the past if the Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, sponsored by Senator Marco Rubio, gets signed into law. But right now,
Philips CEO Steps Down Amidst Massive Recall
Royal Philips’ Chief Executive Officer Frans van Houten is stepping down and handing over the reins to Roy Jakobs, who has been heading the company’s response to the massive recall of CPAP and
More Than 2 Million Infant Swings and Rockers Recalled After Baby’s Death
When mom of four Meg St-Esprit’s kids were young, her community of foster/adoptive parents she was in passed around a beloved baby swing — the MamaRoo. They called it “the sisterhood of the
Mouth Taping Is The Latest TikTok Sleep Trend That Experts Are Warning Against
If you’re looking for great makeup dupes, the latest trends in home decor or fashion, or even a good belly laugh or two, TikTok can certainly oblige. But if there’s one area where
Sleep Diaries: Annie Read Boyle, NYC Teacher
Annie Read Boyle is a NYC elementary school teacher who loves the New York hustle. She finds it hard to create downtime and fills her summers off with as much as possible —
TV at Bedtime Leads to Less Sleep and Behavioral Issues
Pundits warn time and time again that TV is essentially a wasteland, and parents have been warned in equal measure to keep their kids’ screen time to a minimum. And while many parents
These Cute Jumping Spiders May Sleep and Dream Just Like Us
The REM (rapid eye movement) stage of sleep is a phase of deep sleep commonly associated with dreaming, muscle twitching, and brain wave activity resembling a waking state. And while science has long
Will This Week’s Perseid Meteor Showers (or Full Moon) Mess With Your Sleep?
Stargazers everywhere are setting their sights on the Perseid meteor showers this week, or what NASA considers “the best meteor shower of the year.” Typically making their appearance every year around mid-July to
Too Little Sleep May Harm Kids’ Brains
Bedtime struggles are one of the most common conversation starters for parents at the local playground. And it turns out, this frustrating parent/child struggle may be a fight worth having with your little
Sleep Diaries: Dr. Jennifer Martin
Welcome to Sleepopolis News’ “Sleep Diary” series. This is the second in an ongoing series of deep dives into how people’s days affect their sleep. Jennifer Martin likes her room to be filled