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The military sleep method has been going viral on social media because it promises to help you fall asleep in under two minutes. The development of the method is credited to Bud Winter, an Olympic sprint coach who also studied sports psychology. In his book, “Relax and Win: Championship Performance,” Winter reportedly describes a technique he developed … Read more

Are you more of a night owl than a morning person? Do you have trouble falling asleep until late? Is waking up early a struggle? Are early morning classes, meetings, or activities hard for you? If so, you may have delayed sleep phase syndrome. Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that can … Read more

When you feel tired, it should theoretically be easy to fall asleep. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. The frustrating experience of wanting to sleep but not being able to can happen for a lot of reasons. Here are some of the most common reasons for difficulty falling asleep. Stress When you’re stressed, your body … Read more

This condition is caused by narrow, obstructed, or collapsed airways in the throat, which can block your airflow and prevent you from getting enough oxygen.3 If you or a loved one have obstructive sleep apnea, you’re not alone. It is estimated that over 10% of adults and 2% to 4% of children worldwide live with … Read more

Getting through the day on a poor night’s sleep is brutal. You feel groggy and foggy-brained, it’s hard to muster momentum, and it can even affect your mood. Studies have shown that when sleep quality is consistently poor, these symptoms can become exacerbated and even negatively impact our long-term memory and decision-making skills.1 “In addition to physical and … Read more

In honor of Sleep Awareness Month, we are hitting the snooze button and properly catching up on one of our favorite topics: sleep. From uncovering sleep hacks on the other side of the world to figuring out how to calculate our accumulated sleep debt, this collection of articles serves you all the tools you need … Read more

All of us have had times where we wake up feeling groggy, out of it, and a bit slow on the uptake. For many of us, this is a daily occurrence. This is known as sleep inertia, which is defined as a temporary period after waking up from sleep where you feel disoriented, moody, and experience slower reaction … Read more

Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), also known as sleep-related myoclonus syndrome or nocturnal myoclonus syndrome, is a type of sleep-related movement disorder. This sleep disorder is characterized by episodes of repeated twitching or jerking movements in your arms or legs while you sleep, which can disrupt your sleep and cause you to feel unrefreshed when you wake … Read more

If you’ve been having trouble getting a good night’s rest, sleep syncing may be the answer. “Sleep syncing is when you create a routine that aligns your body’s circadian rhythm or internal clock with your daily routine,” says sleep expert Sanam Hafeez, PsyD, an NYC-based neuropsychologist and Director of Comprehend the Mind. By going to bed and … Read more

If you’ve ever had a dream about someone unexpected, such as an ex, co-worker, or crush, you might wonder why they might appear in your dreams. While dreams are often centered on daytime thoughts and concerns, they can also reflect unconscious thoughts or feelings about others. In other cases, dreams symbolically represent something else entirely. Understanding what … Read more