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Bacteria in your Bed
We spend a lot of our lifetime in our beds, so it’s only natural that we’d make them cozy and appealing. But beneath all the throw pillows and frills, there’s…
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Cellphone Use Statistics by State
We analyzed web search data to identify how much cell phones were used in America by state. By looking at more than 1000 phone-related search terms and their raw volume by state along with an average monthly search volume per 100,000 residents, we gleaned which states were most reliant on cellphone usage.
By April Mayer
Most Sleep Deprived States
We analyzed sleep data to identify America’s most sleep-deprived states. By examining 96 sleep-related search terms, we determined the average monthly search volume per 100,000 residents in each state. This sheds light on sleep patterns across the United States.
Happiest States
Happiness comes in many forms, but where is it easiest to find? We analyzed the data to discover America’s happiest state.
How Smell Affects Your Sleep
The relationship between smell and sleep is growing as research reveals the profound impact scents can have on our sleep quality and overall well-being. Aromatherapy, using essential oils for sleep…
America’s Most Awake Cities
Getting a regular, good night’s rest is just as important to physical and mental health as your diet and exercise – but depending on where in America you are, that…
By Stacy Liman
Relaxation index – Phoenix ranked as least relaxing US city
The last year has not been an easy one, from a pandemic to an election, and everything in between, we can say with certainty that it has been far from…
By Stacy Liman
America’s Most Common Recurring Dreams
Everyone has weird dreams – whether we’re falling through the air, being chased through the streets, or losing our teeth.
Flu Season & Sleep: Exploring How The Bug and Getting Zzz’s Interact
For many Americans, winter is an exciting time of the year. A time for vacations, the promise of a new year, and in many locations, weather that turns landscapes into…
Googling Sleep: What 237 Million Google Searches Reveal About Sleep Problems Across America
Every night, everywhere around the United States, people are having trouble sleeping. And in this millennium, when people have trouble, where do they turn? To Google, of course. Across the…
The Sleepless Job Chart
Is your stressful job resulting in sleepless nights? You are not alone! We wanted to find out which occupations are the most sleep-deprived, so we analyzed data from the Centre…
By April Mayer
Winding Down for Bed
It’s no secret that we live in a very stressed-out world. The daily work grind often leaves us wracked with tension, and winding down enough to get a quality night…
Parental Sleep Deprivation Is Tough
For parents of newborn children, sleep is a notoriously scarce commodity: Babies’ sleep schedules are anything but steady, forcing new moms and dads to squeeze in shut-eye whenever possible. But…
Does Staying a Few Extra Hours at Work Lead to a Bad Night of Sleep?
It’s after five p.m., and you’re trying to find a stopping point on a project your team has been struggling with for weeks. Several of your co-workers have walked briskly…
Remote Workers and Rest
Working adults are increasingly working from home (WFH). With 43 percent of Americans working at least some of the time from home, this modern, alternative office has expanded the bandwidth…
Caffeine Kick
Americans are serious about their coffee. So much so that millennials are reportedly spending more to stay energized than on their retirement plans. That got us curious about other details…
