A sleep cycles overview: dive deep into each stage of sleep
As we sleep, our mind travels through different phases, each of which contributes to sleep quality. Let’s explore sleep cycles and sleep stages.
Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt
About Sleep
Sleep calculator: how much sleep do I need?
Some of us get 8 hours of sleep and are still dragging, while some wake up feeling refreshed after less than 5 hours. This begs the question: how much sleep do you really need?
Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt
Is Your Teenager Getting Enough Sleep?
How much sleep do teenagers need? With research showing sleep deprivation as an epidemic among teens, find out how many hours they should be getting.
Sleep Deprivation Maggie Schlundt
Alexander Skarsgård reads “The Lighthouse,” a sleep story for Sleep Cycle
Award-winning actor Alexander Skarsgård narrates a relaxing sleep story about traveling across oceans, designed to help listeners get a good night’s sleep.
Sleep Stories Maggie Schlundt
Sleep innovation and global impact: the evolution of Sleep Cycle
In its 12-year history, the Sleep Cycle app has grown to be one of the most used sleep solutions in the world. Learn about Sleep Cycle’s evolution and where its headed.
Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt
Lasting impact of COVID on sleep
Tens of thousands of people with Long COVID are still suffering from ongoing symptoms, with insomnia and sleep problems at the top of the list.
Sleep Habits and Health Maggie Schlundt
Sleeping with a CPAP machine: what it’s really like
What is it like sleeping with a CPAP machine to treat sleep apnea? One real-life couple shares their tips and personal insights on what to expect.
Sleep Apnea Maggie Schlundt
Motherhood & sleep: your questions, answered
How does motherhood affect sleep? Two of our favorite moms share their experiences and advice on sleep quality and deprivation for new and expectant mothers.
Sleep Stories Maggie Schlundt
Sounds to sleep by
Sound is one of the many sensory cues our brains tune into when we sleep. What we hear can have either a positive or negative impact on how we fall asleep and on the quality of rest we get.
Sleep Sounds and Music Sleep Cycle
7 steps of a great bedtime routine
Read on and discover how you can create the perfect conditions for a great night’s sleep.
How to Fall Asleep Neil Clark
Celebrate world sleep day
World Sleep Day is a good time each year to take stock of your own sleep habits. Here are 10 tips to try that can help improve your sleep.
Sleep Habits and Health Sleep Cycle
Sex and sleep: a tribute to Valentine’s Day
Sleep researchers are focusing more attention on the science behind sex and a good night’s rest.
Sleep Habits and Health Sleep Cycle
The benefits of sleep tracking
What is sleep tracking, and how can the data it provides lead to you to better health and a better night’s rest?
Sleep Habits and Health Andreas Roman
What is snoring, really?
A better understanding of what causes snoring can be an important step to better sleep and health for both you and your partner.
Snoring Franz Stewart
What determines our sleep efficiency?
What is sleep efficiency, and how can you use this measurement to give yourself a better picture of your sleep health?
Sleep Habits and Health Frida Rångtell
Don’t let Santa disrupt your sleep on Christmas Eve
Here’s how to ease his entry, visit, and exit.
How to Fall Asleep Malin Eriksson
Joel Lundberg, Sleep Cycle composer
Meet Joel Lundberg, a Swedish composer and touring musician whose work appears in Sleep Cycle’s Sleep Aid library, in this video profile.
Sleep Sounds and Music Sleep Cycle
A (brief) history of sleep science
The last century has delivered a steady drumbeat of groundbreaking sleep research. See a timeline here.
Sleep Science Sleep Cycle
It’s not all about number of hours, but the regularity of sleep times
Recent studies indicate that it’s regularity of sleep times that’s most important, not the total amount you get.
Sleep Habits and Health Frida Rångtell
Staying up late on election night? Make a recovery plan for the day after
Most Americans stay up later on election night than a…
Sleep Deprivation Frida Rångtell
Editor's picks
Sleep apnea is a big deal: Why does sleep apnea occur and what are the risks associated with it?
Learn how sleep apnea works, who it affects, and find out if you are in the risk zone.
Sleep Apnea Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg
How to use light to reset your circadian rhythm
The sleep-wake cycle is regulated by the body’s internal 24-hour clock – the circadian rhythm. But spending too much time indoors may be disrupting it.
Circadian Rhythm Lina Törnquist
How does our circadian rhythm work?
Learn how the body clock works and why it’s so important.
Circadian Rhythm Malin Eriksson
A day in the life of Sleep Cycle’s Sleep Expert, Li Åslund
Ever wondered what sleep advice a sleep expert would give…
Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi
Born to move – sleep better by moving like you’ve never moved before
There’s never been a better time to reconnect with your body and mind for a better night’s sleep. How? Through movement.
Sleep Habits and Health Franz Stewart
Cooped up inside? 5 tips for better sleep when stuck at home
From unemployment to self-quarantine, the stress of being stuck inside can impact a good night’s sleep. Here’s what you can do to change that.
How to Fall Asleep Frida Rångtell
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