Sleep Doctor’s editorial team helps you stay on top of the latest advancements in sleep, with new and original sleep research. Our features bring you compelling, real-world sleep stories and evidence-based data. You’ll find the latest sleep insights from leading sleep experts, including Dr. Michael J. Breus. Get tips and recommendations about how to get a good night’s sleep, as well.
What are our features about? From how often we really flip or turn our mattresses to why making your bed may help you fall asleep faster, we examine topics that are trending in sleep news and take a closer look at factors influencing our sleep. We ask thought-provoking questions, analyze data, and weave in commentary from experts and individuals to tell important and helpful stories about sleep.
Sleep News
1 in 3 Workers Regularly Nap During Work Hours
Return to office initiatives have sparked conversations about work-life balance and productivity. While some have argued that workers are less productive at home, others suggest that in-person work leads to more stress.
How Much Better Do We Sleep If We Read Before Bed?
Reading before bed every night may help you sleep nearly a half-hour longer than everyone else every week. So how do we do it right?
What Does it Really Cost to Stay Cool When You Sleep?
We analyzed popular cooling solutions to see just how much sleep we gain from using them and at what cost. Which is right for your budget?
Can Taking Paternity Leave Improve Dads’ Sleep?
Male parents may take less parental leave than females. But they may see sleep benefits from doing so.
How Many of Us Really Get Travel Fatigue?
Fatigue after travel goes deeper than just lost sleep. Learn the symptoms of travel fatigue, how many adults have it, and what to do about it.
Sleep Research
Weighted Blankets Help Us Sleep an Extra 13+ Minutes: How Do They Work?
Weighted blankets can reduce stress and anxiety and improve sleep quality. Find out how they work and who can benefit from using one.
Do People Who Wake up at Dawn Sleep Better Than the Rest of Us?
Waking within an hour of dawn may be worth 30+ minutes of sleep. But not every early riser sees the benefits, especially during daylight saving time.
Why 90% of Women with Sleep Apnea Go Undiagnosed: Understanding the Numbers
Find out how common sleep apnea myths and knowledge gaps prevent many women with sleep apnea from getting diagnosed and treated.
35.4% of Us Sleep With Cover Hogs, and This Sleep Hack Can Help Us Cope
Trouble sharing a bed? Try joining the 31.7% of adults who use the Scandinavian sleep method of sleeping with separate blankets.
Sleep Trends
More Than Half of Remote Workers Frequently Bed Rot During Work
“Bed rotting,” a new trend gaining traction on social media, encourages prolonged periods of staying in bed for passive activities rather than sleep.
1 in 7 U.S. Travelers Have Encountered Mattresses Infested With Bed Bugs in the Past Year
Waking up to find mysterious bites on your skin or spotting tiny insects in your bed might send shivers down your spine—these could be indicators of a bed bug infestation and one of the last experiences you want to have as a traveler.
How Much Does the Mattress Matter When You’re Traveling?
Can control over the mattress and bedding when you travel ensure a good night’s sleep? Here’s what to consider when booking your next trip.
You Can Get a Good Night’s Sleep on an Air Mattress
Adults who sleep on an air mattress or airbed are 12.6% more likely than average to get a good night’s sleep. Do they know something the rest of us don’t?
Do People on Twin Beds Sleep Better Than the Rest of Us?
Surveyed adults on twin and innerspring mattresses get more sleep than everyone else, and those on latex mattresses sleep better. Why is that?
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