Napping is a common behavior used to overcome the negative impacts of inadequate sleep. By definition, a nap is any sleep period with a duration of less than 50% of the average major sleep
Did You Know Humans Used to Sleep in Two Phases? Here’s Why We’ve Moved on From the Practice
Electricity came, and humans had to adjust their sleep patterns accordingly. But before that time, some parts of the world slept in two phases within a 24-hour span. It was common practice in some populations
What You Should Know About Marijuana and Sleep
In case you haven’t heard, Americans are having a hard time finding the sleep they need, with more than one-third of US adults failing to get at least seven hours of sleep per night. With
Sleep is a Major Predictor for a Safe and Productive Workplace. Here’s Why.
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), a company with 1,000 employees can lose up to $1 million annually to employee fatigue resulting from poor sleep. While some employers are getting wise and taking steps
How Has Our Sleep Changed While Working Remotely? Plus 5 Ideas to Protect Your Sleep While Working From Home
The work landscape was just one of the many things to shift due to COVID-19. More than one-third of the workforce in the US started working remotely between February and May 2020, resulting in 71
Sleep Uncovered Part 3: How Income and Socioeconomic Status Played a Role in Sleep Health During COVID-19
Sleeping is one of the most natural and indispensable activities all humans partake in to stay alive and live healthily. Yet research shows that up to 70 million adults experience a sleep disorder, and 60%
Sleep Uncovered Part 2: How Anxiety and Loneliness Impacted Sleep Over the Last Two Years
Many people have felt lonely or anxious at one point or more in their lives. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown measures, movement restrictions, excessive social media use, quarantine experiences, and misinformation and rumors about the
Sleep Uncovered Part 1: Changes to Our Sleep Practices, Pre-Pandemic to Present
We’re all well aware of the many changes that COVID-19 had on our lives. Perhaps unsurprisingly, this included our sleeping habits. SleepScore Labs, in collaboration with Sleep.com, produced an in-depth report that includes sleep data
12 Sleeping Positions Couples Can Try
Did you know that only seven percent of couples below the age of 55 sleep in different beds? It’s no wonder why sleeping with your partner may help you build intimacy and closeness together, along
Social Jetlag – The Not-So-New Phenomenon
What is Social Jetlag? Many of us are probably familiar with the term jetlag – and many of us have, at some point, experienced its debilitating effects firsthand – but what happens when the effects of jetlag happen every week? This kind of jetlag
SleepScore at the ATN Innovation Summit 2025: Why Sleep Drives Everything
Reimagining The World of Sleep SleepScore Labs was proud to take part in the ATN Innovation Summit 2025, an elite gathering of thought leaders in science, wellness, health tech, and consumer performance. It’s a statement
What Is Restless Sleep & What Causes It?
When most people go to bed, they hope they can have an uninterrupted night of sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and energized to tackle the day. But this experience is not always the case.
A Look at Sleep Inequality in America
Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Sleep Across the United States Income inequality. Social inequality. And now, research suggests, there’s rampant sleep inequality in the United States. Although the widespread physiological benefits of sleep are well
How Longer Days Affect American’s Sleep
We’re taking a look at how summertime’s longer days and warmer weather affect sleep for Americans nationwide. We’ll be examining whether seasonal differences matter for sleep and what longer summer days mean for our sleep-wake
Sleep Innovation in Action: What We Shared at SLEEP 2025
Our Latest Research in Sleep Tech & Science SleepScore is proud to have participated in SLEEP 2025, the 39th annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), held June 8–11 in Seattle, Washington. This
Kid’s Sleep Schedules on Summer Vacation
How to Protect Your Child’s Sleep This Summer Amid summer vacations, now more than ever kids are soaking up the summer sun. From sleepaway camps, vacations, daytime activities, and s’mores by the campfire, schedules are
7 Ways to Get Great Sleep on Vacation
Resting, recharging, and rejuvenating—who doesn’t love vacation? Not only does it signal that you’ll finally escape from the demands of work and get some quality self-care time, but it can also be the opportunity you
The Relationship Between Sleep and Nutrition
Diet, like sleep, is one of the pillars of health and wellness—and they’re directly intertwined. Although a proper, balanced diet is essential for optimal health, poor sleep over time can undo many of the benefits
Summer Solstice & Summer Sleep
How to Rest Well on the Longest Days of the Year Trying to get a good night’s sleep in the summertime can be a torturous endeavor, especially if you’re not fortunate enough to have air
Get Some Sleep for Father’s Day – You Earned it!
Fathers can attest – being a dad is exhausting! All that running around, dropping and picking up kids from school, going to soccer practice, attending plays, making dinner, and constant cleaning up can really take
More Sunny More Problems – How to Sleep Better in the Summer
Moderate sun exposure has benefits, but prolonged daylight can mess with your shut-eye. Address the increase in daylight by practicing every day good sleep habits – the best sleep tips work all year long.
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