Why your mind won’t shut off at night
You lie down at the end of a long day feeling exhausted. Your body is ready for rest. Instead of drifting off, your thoughts start to speed up. You replay conversations, think about tomorrow, or worry about how little sleep you might get. The harder you try to fall asleep, [...]
Just 11 extra minutes of sleep could cut your heart attack risk
Think you need to overhaul your entire lifestyle to boost your heart health? Think again. A large new study found that adding just 11 minutes of sleep each night, along with slight improvements in diet and exercise, was linked to a 10% lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart [...]
Facing sleep apnea together: How Project Sleep’s campaign is shattering stereotypes and raising awareness
Sleep apnea affects millions of people across the United States, yet many still struggle to recognize its symptoms, access timely testing, or feel understood in their diagnosis journey. To help close these gaps, Project Sleep launched Sleep Apnea: Let’s Face It!, a year‑round awareness campaign designed to shatter stereotypes and [...]
What is the STOP-BANG questionnaire?
If you snore loudly, feel tired during the day, or have been told you stop breathing in your sleep, you might wonder if obstructive sleep apnea could be the reason. One simple tool often used to check your risk is called the STOP‑BANG questionnaire. The STOP‑BANG questionnaire is a brief [...]
Why can’t I move when I wake up? Sleep paralysis explained
Sleep paralysis can be scary, especially if it happens for the first time. You may wake up and realize you cannot move or speak, even though you are aware of what is happening around you. Sleep paralysis happens when your body and brain are briefly out of sync. During rapid [...]
Are sleep trackers improving your sleep or fueling sleep anxiety?
Sleep trackers are everywhere. From smartwatches to phone apps, more people than ever are using technology to monitor how long and how well they sleep. While these tools can raise awareness about sleep habits, they can also increase stress and make sleep harder. A recent survey from the American Academy [...]