Articles by Sleep Health Editorial Team
Sleep Science
Chronotypes Explained: Why Some People Are Wired to Stay Up Late
Sleep Science
Common Sleep Science Beliefs That Don't Hold Up to Scrutiny
Sleep Science
Light Sleep vs. Deep Sleep: What Sets Them Apart
Sleep Science
Melatonin: What It Is, What It Isn't, and What Research Actually Shows
Sleep Science
Napping Isn't One Thing: The Science Behind Short, Long, and Late-Day Rest
Sleep Science
Polyphasic, Biphasic, and Monophasic Sleep: Weighing the Evidence
Sleep Science
Sleep Across a Lifetime: How Much Your Brain and Body Truly Need at Every Age
Sleep Science
Sleep Tracking Technology: What It Can and Cannot Tell You
Sleep Science
Temperature, Light, and Noise: How Your Environment Shapes Sleep Biology
Sleep Science
The Architecture of a Night's Sleep: REM, NREM, and Why Both Matter
Sleep Science
The Brain During Sleep Is Anything But Idle
Sleep Science
The Glymphatic System: Your Brain's Overnight Cleaning Crew
Sleep Science
What Adenosine Actually Does While You're Awake
Sleep Science
What Happens to Your Body When You Consistently Lose an Hour of Sleep
Sleep Science
Why Sleep Deprivation Hits Harder Than Most People Realize
Sleep Science
Your Body's 24-Hour Clock: A Plain-Language Look at Circadian Rhythms
Sleep Disorders
Assuming You'll 'Catch Up on Sleep' — and Other Habits That Make Sleep Disorders Worse
Sleep Disorders
Central vs. Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Understanding the Difference
Sleep Disorders
How Sleep Disorders Are Diagnosed: From Symptom Journal to Clinical Assessment
Sleep Disorders
Insomnia vs. Sleep Deprivation: Why the Distinction Matters
Sleep Disorders
Narcolepsy Without the Hollywood Myths
Sleep Disorders
Non-Medication Approaches to Managing Chronic Insomnia
Sleep Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What It Is, Who Gets It, and What Happens If It Goes Unaddressed
Sleep Disorders
Restless Legs Syndrome and Sleep: The Uncomfortable Connection Most People Miss
Sleep Disorders
Signs Your Daytime Fatigue Might Be a Sleep Disorder, Not Just a Busy Life
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Aids and Sleep Disorders: What Over-the-Counter Options Actually Do
Sleep Disorders
Sleep Disorders Explained: What's Actually Happening When You Can't Sleep
Sleep Disorders
Sleepwalking, Night Terrors, and Other Parasomnias: A Plain-Language Overview
Sleep Disorders
Talking to Your Doctor About Sleep Problems: What to Track Before Your Appointment
Sleep Disorders
The Most Common Sleep Disorders in American Adults — and How They Show Up
Sleep Disorders
What a Sleep Study Actually Involves — and What It Can Reveal
Sleep Disorders
Why Poor Sleep and Mental Health Feed Each Other — and How to Break the Cycle
Better Sleep Habits
A Week-by-Week Framework for Building a Lasting Sleep Routine
Better Sleep Habits
Caffeine's Long Tail: How Long It Actually Stays in Your System and What That Means for Sleep
Better Sleep Habits
Exercise and Sleep: What Timing, Intensity, and Type of Movement Mean for Rest
Better Sleep Habits
Fixed Bedtime vs. Flexible Schedule: Weighing Two Approaches to Sleep Consistency
Better Sleep Habits
Morning Light vs. Evening Light: How Timing Your Light Exposure Shapes Sleep Quality
Better Sleep Habits
Napping Well: The Trade-offs of Daytime Sleep for Night Owls and Early Risers
Better Sleep Habits
Sleep Across the Lifespan: How Adults' Sleep Needs and Patterns Shift with Age
Better Sleep Habits
Sleep Hygiene from the Ground Up: A Complete Starting Point for Restless Sleepers
Better Sleep Habits
Sleep Myths That Won't Quit—and What the Research Actually Shows
Better Sleep Habits
Stress, Rumination, and the Racing Mind: Understanding Why Anxiety Disrupts Sleep
Better Sleep Habits
The Full Picture on Sleep: Habits, Biology, Environment, and When to Seek Help
Better Sleep Habits
The Pre-Bed Routine Audit: What to Check Before You Turn Off the Lights
Better Sleep Habits
The Sleep Environment: Temperature, Sound, Light, and What Each One Does to Rest
Better Sleep Habits
Why Sleeping In on Weekends Can Make Monday Mornings Harder
Better Sleep Habits
Winding Down: Evidence-Informed Relaxation Techniques for the Hour Before Bed
Better Sleep Habits
