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Sleep: The New Frontier In Performance Technology
You may not be able to compete with a pro athlete, but at least you can sleep like one. While many studies have been performed on how physical training and a nutritious diet can help improve performance, sleep is an area often ignored and left up to the everyday...
Travel Season Edition: Fixing Your Sleep Schedule
Did you just get back from a trip? Is school starting up again soon? The end of summer is fast approaching, and it’s time to take inventory of your sleep habits! Sleep schedules can be easily thrown out of whack from traveling across time zones, staying up late...
Travel Season Edition: How to Avoid Jet Lag
It’s July and it’s time to fly! With air travel at its peak this time of year, we at Somnology wanted to share the importance of being sleep health-conscious around the time of a trip. Whether you are departing for a vacation or returning home, you want to feel...
Travel Season Edition: Driving While Tired
Summer is in sight, and more Americans are vacationing this time of year than any other. That means more road trips, flights, and other fatiguing activities to challenge your dedication to your wellness. We will be keeping you updated in the coming months with some...
College Students and Sleep Deprivation
College Students and Sleep Deprivation: An Epidemic A staggering number of college students throughout the country are chronically sleep deprived, at the expense of their academic performance and health. An astounding 89% of college students report having poor...
How to Choose Bed Sheets for A Great Night’s Sleep
Pick the right material. Natural fibers like cotton, bamboo, or linen are ideal to wick away perspiration. For hot summer nights, a breathable sheet thread count between 200 and 400 will feel smooth, soft, and cool when temperatures soar.
8 Facts About Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a part of American life these days. Americans work more each day than any other industrialized country. They often have other activities after work, and usually arrive home late into the evening. By the time a person settles into...
Exercise for Insomnia: 5 Exercises That Lead to a Good Night’s Sleep
For many people, sleeping is a challenge, but often rest comes much easier after a little exercise. It’s a proven fact, but you don’t have to run 5 miles or swim for 30 minutes in the pool. You can get a better night’s rest with as little as 10 minutes of moderate...
Rare Sleep Disorders You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
Sleep disorders are fairly common. We've all heard of the main sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy. However, some sleep disorders are much less common and rare sleep disorders can be more difficult to find information on. Here are 11...