In today’s world of optimization, even sleep has become a goal to perfect. But striving for "ideal" sleep may be doing more harm than good. A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals a surprising paradox: 81% of Americans report losing [...]
The holiday season can be a whirlwind. Between work, shopping, parties and family events, sleep often gets pushed aside. It’s no surprise that over half of people feel extremely or somewhat tired during the holidays, according to a survey from the American Academy of [...]
As the 2024 presidential election nears, many are losing sleep. A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that nearly half of people (46%) have lost sleep due to worries about the election. Election fatigue and other worries Election night fatigue is [...]
Parenting comes with challenges, but the amount of stress parents face might surprise you. A recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General titled “Parents Under Pressure” highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers. Over the past decade, [...]
Winter’s colder temperatures and longer nights may seem like a great opportunity to get more sleep. However, for some people, these seasonal changes can interfere with the ability to get a good night’s rest. How winter affects your sleep It’s natural for our sleep [...]
Has coronavirus infected our dreams? A recent study found that COVID-19 survivors were more likely to have nightmares than healthy people. Disturbing dreams on the rise Researchers compared dreams and nightmares in people who had COVID-19 and those who did not have the virus. [...]
What’s keeping you up at night? The global pandemic? The time change? Anxiously awaiting the results of the 2020 presidential election? Maybe all of the above. About one-third of Americans say they’re more tired than usual the day after election night, according to a [...]
If you’re experiencing an increase in strange, vivid dreams, you are not alone. “Your experiences and interactions during the day can affect your dreams, and right now many of us are spending time watching the news or reading articles that are downright scary,” said [...]
Music has long been considered a therapeutic tool, but can it help improve your sleep, too? Listening to music is a popular sleep aid. On the digital music streaming service Spotify, sleep playlists promise to help you doze off at night. From songs engineered [...]
This information is intended for people who have to stay indoors for an extended period of time. If you are sleep deprived because of lack of opportunity to sleep (e.g., frontline health professionals, support workers, caregivers), please prioritize sleep and rest as much as [...]
