Sleep Health Editorial Team

Sleep Health Editorial Team

Sleep Health Editorial Team is the collective byline for our editorial team and contributor network. Articles published under this byline or an editorial pen name are researched, written, and reviewed according to our editorial standards for clarity, consistency, and independence before publication.

Circadian Rhythms vs. Sleep Pressure: The Two Forces That Control When You Fall Asleep
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Circadian Rhythms vs. Sleep Pressure: The Two Forces That Control When You Fall Asleep

6 min read
Deep Sleep vs. REM Sleep: Different Jobs, Different Biology
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Deep Sleep vs. REM Sleep: Different Jobs, Different Biology

6 min read
How Sleep Deprivation Affects the Body: A System-by-System Overview
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How Sleep Deprivation Affects the Body: A System-by-System Overview

5 min read
Key Terms in Sleep Science Every Reader Should Know
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Key Terms in Sleep Science Every Reader Should Know

5 min read
REM Sleep Decoded: Why Your Brain Gets Busier While Your Body Goes Still
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REM Sleep Decoded: Why Your Brain Gets Busier While Your Body Goes Still

8 min read
Reading a Sleep Study: What Polysomnography Measures and What the Data Means
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Reading a Sleep Study: What Polysomnography Measures and What the Data Means

7 min read
Sleep Across a Lifetime: How Biology Reshapes Your Rest From Infancy to Old Age
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Sleep Across a Lifetime: How Biology Reshapes Your Rest From Infancy to Old Age

9 min read
Sleep Science From the Ground Up: A Complete Introduction for Curious Readers
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Sleep Science From the Ground Up: A Complete Introduction for Curious Readers

10 min read
The Architecture of a Night's Sleep: Cycles, Stages, and What Happens in Each
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The Architecture of a Night's Sleep: Cycles, Stages, and What Happens in Each

8 min read
The Glymphatic System: How Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep
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The Glymphatic System: How Your Brain Cleans Itself While You Sleep

8 min read
The Science of Sleep Timing: Why the Clock on the Wall Matters as Much as Hours Slept
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The Science of Sleep Timing: Why the Clock on the Wall Matters as Much as Hours Slept

8 min read
What Adenosine Actually Does to Your Brain Over the Course of a Day
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What Adenosine Actually Does to Your Brain Over the Course of a Day

7 min read
What Shift Work Does to the Body's Internal Clock—and What Research Suggests Helps
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What Shift Work Does to the Body's Internal Clock—and What Research Suggests Helps

7 min read
Why Teenagers Are Biologically Wired to Stay Up Late
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Why Teenagers Are Biologically Wired to Stay Up Late

7 min read
Widely Believed Sleep Facts That the Research Doesn't Support
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Widely Believed Sleep Facts That the Research Doesn't Support

6 min read
Building a Wind-Down Routine That Actually Sticks
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Building a Wind-Down Routine That Actually Sticks

6 min read
Caffeine and Sleep: A Closer Look at the Timeline
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Caffeine and Sleep: A Closer Look at the Timeline

8 min read
Common Beliefs About Sleep That Science Doesn't Support
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Common Beliefs About Sleep That Science Doesn't Support

5 min read
Consistent Sleep: A Starter Framework for People Who've Never Had a Routine
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Consistent Sleep: A Starter Framework for People Who've Never Had a Routine

8 min read
Exercise Timing and Sleep Quality: What the Research Indicates
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Exercise Timing and Sleep Quality: What the Research Indicates

6 min read
Morning Light vs. Evening Light: How Timing Shapes Your Sleep Drive
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Morning Light vs. Evening Light: How Timing Shapes Your Sleep Drive

6 min read
Napping: When It Helps, When It Hurts, and How Long to Aim For
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Napping: When It Helps, When It Hurts, and How Long to Aim For

6 min read
Sleep Habit Quick-Reference: Key Terms and Concepts
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Sleep Habit Quick-Reference: Key Terms and Concepts

5 min read
Sleep Hygiene: What the Term Means and Why It Matters
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Sleep Hygiene: What the Term Means and Why It Matters

7 min read
Temperature, Sound, and Light: Designing a Bedroom That Supports Sleep
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Temperature, Sound, and Light: Designing a Bedroom That Supports Sleep

7 min read
The Case For and Against a Strict Bedtime
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The Case For and Against a Strict Bedtime

6 min read
The Habits That Quietly Erode Sleep Over Time
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The Habits That Quietly Erode Sleep Over Time

6 min read
Why Screens Before Bed Are More Disruptive Than You Might Think
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Why Screens Before Bed Are More Disruptive Than You Might Think

5 min read
Your Circadian Rhythm, Explained
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Your Circadian Rhythm, Explained

7 min read
Your Evening Routine Audit: A Practical Checklist
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Your Evening Routine Audit: A Practical Checklist

6 min read
Insomnia vs. Sleep Deprivation: Two Different Problems With Different Solutions
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Insomnia vs. Sleep Deprivation: Two Different Problems With Different Solutions

6 min read
Narcolepsy Is Not Just Falling Asleep Anywhere
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Narcolepsy Is Not Just Falling Asleep Anywhere

6 min read
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What's Actually Happening While You Sleep
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea: What's Actually Happening While You Sleep

7 min read
Questions to Ask Your Doctor About a Suspected Sleep Disorder
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Questions to Ask Your Doctor About a Suspected Sleep Disorder

6 min read
Reading Your Sleep: Signals Your Body Uses to Tell You Something Is Wrong
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Reading Your Sleep: Signals Your Body Uses to Tell You Something Is Wrong

7 min read
Restless Legs Syndrome: Why Your Legs Won't Let You Rest
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Restless Legs Syndrome: Why Your Legs Won't Let You Rest

8 min read
Shift Work Sleep Disorder: How an Irregular Schedule Disrupts Your Body Clock
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Shift Work Sleep Disorder: How an Irregular Schedule Disrupts Your Body Clock

8 min read
Sleep Disorders Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
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Sleep Disorders Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter

8 min read
Sleep Disorders Throughout Life: How Age Changes the Risks
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Sleep Disorders Throughout Life: How Age Changes the Risks

6 min read
Sleepwalking, Night Terrors, and Other Parasomnias: What Sets Them Apart
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Sleepwalking, Night Terrors, and Other Parasomnias: What Sets Them Apart

6 min read
The Most Common Sleep Disorders in American Adults, Mapped Out
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The Most Common Sleep Disorders in American Adults, Mapped Out

5 min read
The Science of Circadian Rhythm Disorders
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The Science of Circadian Rhythm Disorders

8 min read
What a Sleep Study Actually Involves
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What a Sleep Study Actually Involves

6 min read
When Poor Sleep Becomes a Medical Concern
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When Poor Sleep Becomes a Medical Concern

7 min read
Why Treating a Sleep Disorder Rarely Means a Single Fix
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Why Treating a Sleep Disorder Rarely Means a Single Fix

6 min read