Gen Z and Millennials Prone to ‘Sunday Scaries’
If you’ve ever struggled to fall asleep on a Sunday night, you are not alone. A new study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that the “Sunday Scaries”…
How Teen Sleep Deprivation Got Personal for This Author: Q&A With Lisa Lewis
When journalist and author Lisa Lewis’ son entered high school at age 13 (he’s now 20) in Southern California, he had to be at his desk at 7:30 a.m., earlier…
Taking The Big Step Into Kindergarten Requires More Sleep Than Most Kids Get
While the back-to-school focus may tend toward getting the hottest new backpack or even learning to tie shoes, there’s a much more critical aspect to remember as the school year…
Are Naps Bad For You? Study Links High Blood Pressure, Stroke Risk to Daytime Snoozing
When that afternoon energy crash rolls around, you might find yourself wishing for and even indulging in a cozy nap. Whether you are a cat napper or a full 2-3…
Most Americans Are Not Getting A Decent, Restorative Sleep
It turns out that 7 out of 10 Americans need better sleep–not 3 out of 10 as was previously thought. The new survey assessing restorative sleep in American adults, published…
Rethink Your Kid’s Lullabye Music by Adding Some Billie Eilish or Hip-Hop
Classic lullabies like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” may work to get some children to sleep, but a new study reveals that pop music and even hip-hop can help get your…
Study Explores Potential Link Between Sleep Disturbance and Alzheimer’s
New research shows that sleep problems can present years before cognitive impairment, ultimately making it a useful biomarker for early detection, intervention, and prevention. While brain wave disruption, brain inflammation,…
Why Last Night’s Supermoon Probably Wrecked Your Sleep
The third supermoon of 2022 rose on Wednesday, July 13th, and if you noticed a little more trouble with your sleep, you aren’t alone. Moon cycles indeed affect sleep cycles,…
Teens Are Getting Less Sleep Than Ever Before. What’s Behind It?
It’s a common scenario — it’s 2pm on a lovely Saturday afternoon, and your teenager hasn’t yet emerged from their darkened bedroom, sleeping well into the day. Yet on any…
Fascinating New Evidence of What Our Brains Do While We Sleep
What is going on in our brains while we sleep? A new study offers a fascinating new glimpse. The research says that while we sleep we are learning at the…
