Up to 70 million Americans have trouble sleeping at night. There are a slew of reasons why—stress, work, and technology to name a few. In light of April being Alcohol Awareness Month, today we’re looking at alcohol and how it affects your sleeping habits. A 2009 poll of 2,000 people found that 58 percent of read more
Kindergartners do it. Cats do it. Your grandparents probably do it too. But is napping actually healthy for the average adult? Although there are a number of benefits to napping, there are also a number of drawbacks. Napping has not been proven to make up for inadequate or poor quality of nighttime sleep, but it read more
In honor of National Pet Day, we wanted to look at a common pet debate: Should pets sleep in bed with you? The fluffy, cuddliness of dogs and cats makes it easy to let them snuggle in at night. However, if you’re looking to get a good night’s rest, letting your pet sleep in the read more
Scientists agree that sleep is essential, however the process of sleep is still somewhat mysterious. In fact, we’re always learning new information about what happens after we close our eyes. This infographic shares 16 interesting things you may not have already known about sleep. Via: Psychology Degree There’s a lot going on while we’re snoozing. read more
Sleep. Without a question, we all need it. The negative effects of extended sleeplessness are well-documented and the groggy repercussions of a night (or two) without sleep are something that most of us have experienced first hand. Sure, sleep is important, but how much do we actually need to function? According to the National Sleep read more
At SleepTracker, we know there are many different components to getting a good night’s sleep. One of those components is a cool, dark place with comfortable bedding, however we realize that’s not always how people fall asleep. When it comes to where and when to catch some Z’s, sometimes people make unusual (and uncomfortable) choices. read more
There’s a ton of information on the web—some good and some not so good—and unfortunately, some of the things we’re taught as truth are actually far from it. Ready to separate the facts from fiction? Here are six popular sleep myths debunked: Myth: Exercise Will Help Put You to Sleep While exercise, like sleep, is read more
According to the National Sleep Foundation, 43% of Americans between the ages of 13 and 64 say they “rarely or never get a good night’s sleep on weeknights.” Are you a part of this statistic? We all know that sleep is important. So important that there is an entire week dedicated to it! Who doesn’t read more
Gadgets have become an important part of our everyday lives, but they still can’t replace basic human functions like sleeping. Unfortunately, in many cases the relationship with our electronics costs us valuable shut-eye. Research suggests that exposure to the electronic glow of a television, cell phone or other screen before bed can make it harder read more
There’s no denying that getting enough sleep is important, but did you know that 24 hours of sleeplessness makes you as impaired as having a 0.1% blood alcohol concentration? (That’s the same as being legally drunk!) A good night’s sleep is key component of good health and helps us be our best during our waking read more