Articles reviewed by Dr. Jade Wu, PhD, DBSM
How to Fall Asleep Fast (in Five Minutes or Less)
Learning how to fall asleep fast sounds difficult, right? Try these strategies — all you need is your mind and your smartphone. Some nights falling asleep quickly doesn’t come easy,…
By Rosie Osmun
Learn How to Sleep All Night Long Naturally, Without Waking Up
You might think having difficulty sleeping is just a part of getting older. With a never-ending to-do list, increased stress, and the advent of new aches and pains that seemingly…
Uncommon Ways to Regulate Your Body Temperature As You Sleep
For most of us, a great night’s sleep usually starts with hopping into a dreamily plush bed with plenty of soft, fluffy pillows and piles of warm, cozy blankets.
Microsleep and the Mind: What’s Happening and Why
Ever briefly doze off at your desk, during a Netflix binge, or on a long drive? If so, you’ve probably experienced “microsleep”. It’s a common phenomenon among the general population,…
By Rosie Osmun
8 Tips On How To Get More Deep Sleep
Deep sleep, also known as delta sleep or slow-wave sleep, is one type of non-REM sleep. Brain waves slow down, and the body recovers from the day’s activities—injuries heal, human…
How Blue Light Can Disrupt Your Sleep
Our bodies are conditioned to be alert during the day and sleepy at night. This phenomenon is also known as ouror sleep-wake cycle. Light suppresses the production of the sleep-inducing…
By Sanchita Sen
How to Stop Sleep Talking
Sleep talking, medically known as somniloquy, is a common parasomnia. While sleep talking is typically inconsequential, it can be an issue if a sleep talker shares a room with a…
By April Mayer
Four Stages of Sleep
You’ve likely been told that you need a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night to maintain proper physical and mental health. But why is that? If you…
By Sanchita Sen
What Is Circadian Rhythm?
Circadian rhythm is a biological process grounded in time. The term circadian originates from the Latin phrase “circa,” meaning “about” and “diem,” meaning “a day”. Therefore, circadian rhythm roughly translates…
By Stacy Liman
Sleep Hygiene Tips
If you find yourself counting sheep at bedtime, maybe you need better sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene involves implementing certain behaviors and practices for a good night’s sleep. Maintaining good sleep…
By Sanchita Sen
How to Stop Snoring: Tips, Tricks, & Remedies
Snoring is an involuntary action, but there are ways to stop. No one likes sleep disruptions, nor do they like to hear how their snoring kept their sleep partner awake…
