Sleep 101
You can think of your circadian clock as the conductor of an orchestra, with the instruments being different types of bodily systems. Each part of the orchestra functions independently, but we feel best when they are in sync.
Sleep 101
These are changes to behavior or thought patterns that accidentally make the insomnia continue beyond the initial stressor— or the "glue" that keeps the poor sleep patterns together.
Sleep 101
Everybody knows that trying to sleep in a room that’s too hot or too cold can be troublesome. But the science behind it is more detailed than you might think.
Sleep health
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.
Sleep 101
You may know that REM is the sleep stage when your most vivid, weird, and occasionally scary dreams occur. You should also know that it's essential for memory consolidation, mental focus, and emotional regulation.
Sleep 101
Having trouble sleeping can mean having trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or waking up too early in the morning. This means that having tools to use when you are trying to fall asleep (or back asleep) is very important.
Sleep 101
Resting heart rate (or RHR) is a measure of how many times our heart beats per minute when we are at rest. In general, a lower average heart rate is a sign of better overall health unless...
Sleep 101
Heart rate variability is a great indicator of your stress levels, fitness, and overall recovery. Here are some of the key basics to understanding your HRV.
Sleep 101
Understanding what is happening in our bodies as it relates to sleep is key, but we also need to bring in another factor — your thoughts.
Sleep 101
When we are on high alert, multiple systems in our body change to attend to the stressor. Our visual field, blood flow, perceptions of danger, muscle tension, breathing, thought patterns...
Sleep 101
Sleep and survival mechanisms share several links. Think about sleep this way... What if our sleep drive was so strong that we fell asleep at our bedtime no matter what else was going on.
Sleep 101
Learning to sleep better starts with understanding what is happening while we sleep