Jet Lag: East vs West
Under normal circumstances, your circadian rhythm aligns with daylight, promoting alertness during the day and sleep at night. Your geographic location affects your rhythm since...
Is Dehydration Ruining Your Sleep?
Does dehydration affect sleep? What causes dehydration at night? Here's what the research says about being even mildly dehydrated when you crawl into bed. (Spoiler alert: It can affect your natural circadian rhythm and cause sleep disruptions.)
What is sleep apnea, what are the symptoms, and how to take action
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. What are the symptoms and risks of sleep apnea? How do you treat and manage sleep apnea?
FAQ's for Crescent Clients
How do I get the most out of my Crescent membership? Get set up with habits and learnings that support your goals...
How to Interpret Your Wearable Data & Sleep Scores
In this quick-read article we will cover: sleep staging, sleep scores, which metrics to focus on for quality sleep, where wearables go wrong...
How coaching can help improve your sleep
How working with a Crescent coach can help you up your sleep game.
The Stages of Sleep: What Happens During Each
Most people have heard of REM or NREM sleep. Fewer know how each stage of sleep contributes to well being, or how sleep stages work together. In this guide, you'll learn about the stages of sleep, and how they contribute to the recovery of your brain and body.
Sleeping like Olympians: Dr. Amy Bender Wants to Awaken the Champion in You
This sleep scientist and elite athlete has implemented sleep optimization strategies for Canadian Olympic and pro sports teams. She's now turning her attention to the rest of us.
Sleep and Oral Health
Brushing your teeth may be part of your nighttime routine, but are there more connections between sleep and oral health?
Protocol guides
Protocol: Morning Sunlight
Getting outside in the morning (even if it's cloudy) puts a halt to melatonin production, and boosts serotonin which gives you a boost for your day! Our internal clocks...
Protocol: Sleep Environment Clean-up
Protocol: Rebalancing Your Negative Thoughts
Thought rebalancing is another tool that can help you take distressing thoughts and “rebalance them” into more neutral territory.