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Sleep

We spend a third of our lives sleeping, and yet few of us get the kind of quality sleep that everyone needs. Sleep has become its own industry, with topics ranging from how to get a good night’s sleep to overcoming snoring (and sleep apnea) to dealing with jetlag. It’s a proven fact that lack of sleep makes it difficult to concentrate and can even affect the quality of your exercise while awake. Although our bodies can overcome one bad night of no sleep, continuous sleepless nights can lead to health issues.

What is it?

What do I need to know about getting enough sleep?

Most of the time, you can tell if you got enough sleep last night or not. But where do we draw the line between being well-rested and lack of sleep on an ongoing basis? Unfortunately, many people wait until sleepless nights turn into sleep deprivation before they address the problem, which can lead to serious health issues. 

Why We Sleep By Matthew Walker

In this book, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert, Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters. Looking at creatures from across the animal kingdom as well as major human studies, Why We Sleep delves into everything from what happens during REM sleep to how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep and why our sleep patterns change across a lifetime, transforming our appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon that safeguards our existence.

Sleep Smarter By Shawn Stevenson

With better sleep, I saw faster weight loss, better grades in school (I was still in college at the time), and a total transformation in my health overall. In my new book Sleep Smarter, I share the most valuable tools and strategies that I've gathered over the years to help you get the amazing, rejuvenating sleep that you really need. 

Huberman Lab By Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.

Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He has made numerous significant contributions to the fields of brain development, brain function, and neural plasticity, which is the ability of our nervous system to rewire and learn new behaviors, skills, and cognitive functioning. In 2021, Dr. Huberman launched the Huberman Lab Podcast. The podcast is frequently ranked in the Top 25 of all podcasts globally and is often ranked #1 in the categories of Science, Education, and Health & Fitness.

Sleep Foundation By Sleep Foundation

At SleepFoundation.org you’ll find comprehensive health information drawn from high-quality sources and reviewed by experts in the field. Our goal is to create dependable resources to help you take charge of your health and get the sleep you need and deserve. SleepFoundation.org is the go-to source for trustworthy sleep information. The site features a medical board, extensive articles based on sleep science, and comprehensive reviews of different sleep and wellness products. We commit to publishing authoritative, timely research about sleep and health.

Sleep.com By Sleep.com

Sleep.com is the go-to website for learning how to sleep better and how to feel better. With expert guidance, inspiring content, insightful data, and curated products, we are dedicated to caring for all people who want to achieve better sleep and greet the day feeling their strongest.

How big an issue is this for me?

How can I find out if I get enough sleep?

The amount of sleep you need varies with each person. However, there are minimum amounts of sleep people need in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, regardless of their individuality. Also, you can suffer from lack of sleep, and not even know it, because quite often sleep deprivation sneaks up on you over time. If you’d like to determine if you’re getting enough sleep, given your particular demographic (age, gender, occupation, etc.), or that you’re getting quality sleep when you are sleeping, then the Assessment path is the right place for you. 

The Power of When By Michael J. Breus, PhD

After taking Dr. Breus's comprehensive Bio-Time Quiz to figure out your chronotype (are you a Bear, Lion, Dolphin, or Wolf?), you'll find out the best time to do over 50 different activities. Featuring a foreword by Mehmet C. Oz, MD, and packed with fascinating facts, fun personality quizzes, and easy-to-follow guidelines, The Power Of When is the ultimate "lifehack" to help you achieve your goals.

Sleepstation (UK) By Sleepstation

Sleepstation is a clinically validated sleep improvement program that can help you sleep better after just four sessions. Designed by experts and backed by science, our online sleep service is proven to combat even the most severe insomnia. Our team of coaches, doctors, and sleep experts will help you identify the underlying causes of your sleep problem and provide the personal support needed to improve your sleep. We deliver remote care with a personal touch and that’s what makes our service so effective. 

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Snorer.Com (UK) By Snorer.Com (UK)

Snorer.com is where you’ll find independent sleep education. Explore your symptoms to see if you show signs of sleep apnoea (OSA). Then consult a sleep-trained healthcare professional for the most appropriate EVIDENCE-BASED way to stop. Take the assessment to determine if you snore and possibly have sleep apnea.

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Sleep Charity (UK) By Sleep Charity (UK)

The Sleep Charity, incorporating The Sleep Council, provide advice and support to empower the nation to sleep better. We campaign to improve sleep support and access to high-quality information, raise awareness of the value of a good night’s sleep and promote understanding of the complexities of sleep. We want everyone to share our vision that sleep is a vital component of health and wellbeing and that everyone living with sleep issues should have access to effective, consistent, evidence-based support. Take this assessment on Sleep Deprivation.

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sleepme By sleepme

Knowing and understanding your sleep metrics can help you make any necessary changes to your sleep, ultimately leading to improved overall health. This sleep tracker is placed under your mattress topper or sheet and tracks every night automatically. All you need to do is sleep.

What solutions are available to me?

How can I improve my quantity and quality of sleep?

If you already know you’re not getting enough sleep (or enough quality sleep), then it’s important to figure out why. There are many culprits behind sleepless nights, and if you don’t make the right assessment, then you can’t effectively address your problem. Depending on your circumstances (stress, travel, medication, a snoring partner, noisy environment, to name a few) selecting a course of action can be overwhelming. The Solutions option helps you determine why you’re not sleeping so that you can get the help you need.

Intermountain Sleep Disorders Center By Intermountain Sleep Disorders Center

Experience better sleep with expert care. When you visit the Intermountain Sleep Disorders Clinic, the sleep specialists will guide you toward the perfect solution. Through a comprehensive evaluation, specialists will determine the necessary sleep test for diagnosing your disorder. Rest assured, a good night's sleep is within reach.

Apps for a Better Night's Sleep By Multiple

You sleep every night, so you should be pretty good at it by now, right? Unfortunately, many of us don't get the quality sleep we need. Learn how to create the conditions for a more restful night’s sleep.

Sleep Album by Max Richter By Max Richter

Max Richter’s landmark 8.5-hour work explores new ways for music and consciousness to interact, a “personal lullaby for a frenetic world…a manifesto for a slower pace of existence.” The glacially-paced movements slide in and out of focus throughout the concert inviting the audience to experience what Richter essentially considers a protest against our relentlessly ‘switched on’ lives. Offers the unique opportunity to participate in this confrontation of our mechanized way of living.

Improving Your Sleep Course By Harvard Medical School

This course explains why a good night’s sleep is important to your health and well-being, and shows you how to achieve it. You’ll learn about the problems that can keep you awake at night or have you nodding off in the middle of the day. You will be able to take advantage of advances to quiet snoring and breakthroughs to ease sleep apnea. You’ll also discover ways to eliminate costly sleep debt, create a more inviting sleep environment, and increase restorative deep sleep.

Dodow By Dodow

Unless you have received special training, like Air Force fighter pilots, this cardiac coherence exercise is very difficult to do without a breathing guide! Giving Caesar his due, the breathing exercises of Sophrology are themselves inspired by Yoga Pranayama. Dodow is not just a simple Sophrology breathing exercise: