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Did you know that between 7-16% of adolescents and young adults may experience Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD), a condition where falling asleep and waking up align poorly with societal norms? This is the reality for individuals living with Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder (DSPD)—previously known as Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Disorder (DSWPD)—a circadian rhythm sleep disorder where sleep-wake cycles are significantly delayed and which affects teenagers more than adults (who have a prevalence estimate of 1-3%). DSPD isn’t just about being a “night owl”; it can affect daily responsibilities, relationships, and overall well-being. By understanding DSPD and its treatments, individuals can regain control over their sleep and improve their quality of life.

Nighttime coughing can be more than just a minor annoyance; it often disrupts sleep and affects overall well-being. Understanding the causes and implementing effective strategies can help alleviate this issue, leading to more restful nights.

Did you know you’ll spend about one-third of your life asleep? For many, sleep feels like a mystery—why do some mornings leave you refreshed and ready to tackle the day, while others make getting out of bed a struggle? The secret lies in understanding the sleep cycle. From light sleep to deep and dreamy REM stages, we’ll explore how these phases work together to rejuvenate your body and mind. Let’s dive in and uncover the building blocks of a great night’s sleep.

Get a full breakdown of all your sleep stages, Awake, Light, Deep, and Dream (REM), using just your phone. Download now to see how noise and habits affect your rest in the new and improved graph to boost your sleep.

Find out who's snoring tonight! Download Sleep Cycle and try the 'Who's Snoring?' feature for better sleep and more accurate statistics.

Find out who's snoring tonight! Download Sleep Cycle and try the 'Who's Snoring?' feature for better sleep and more accurate statistics.

If you have an upcoming trip, these sleep-related jet lag travel hacks can help you rest easier so you can make the most of your next adventure.

One tool that has gained popularity in recent years to get a baby to sleep is white noise. Many parents swear by the use of it for baby sleep, but is it really effective? 

Do you often find yourself needing a glass of water during the night? Nighttime thirst can be a puzzling issue, and it's important to understand the underlying causes to improve your sleep quality.

Sleep Awareness Week® is here, and we've celebrated early by diving into the dreamy world of sleep data! So, grab on to your sleep masks because we’re about to reveal ranking and provide insights into measuring sleep quality.

Have you ever felt a sense of calm wash over you while listening to the rustling of leaves or the gentle patter of raindrops? If so, you've experienced the soothing effects of green noise.

We put our groundbreaking tool, Cough Radar, to work and it gave us some fascinating insights on nightly coughing trends across the United States in December 2023.

Sleep meditation primes the body for sleep using mindfulness techniques. Join us as we explore the most popular forms of sleep meditation and their vast benefits.

In this article, we will delve into the hidden causes of sleeplessness and shed light on the enigma of why you can’t sleep even though you feel tired.

Sleep Cycle has once again demonstrated its commitment to innovation with the introduction of a groundbreaking feature – "Cough Radar." This new addition provides users with elevated average cough statistics in their area.

Parents rely on bedtime stories, soothing songs, and white noise to help calm their children before sleep. But while we understand the calming effect these rituals have on children, we often forget that adults, too, benefit immensely from ambient sounds to help them relax and fall asleep.

We explore 8 causes for a headache after napping as well as ways to avoid them.

To address some of our users' most pressing questions on sleep and screens, Sleep Cycle has launched a sleep program collection dedicated to ‘Screens & technology’ to share the true impact of screen time on your sleep.

Sleeping well with an infant may seem impossible, but understanding and tracking your baby’s sleep patterns whilst adopting effective strategies to optimize your own sleep, can help.

We dig deeper into why sleep matters for weight control and 7 ways sleep can help you reach your weight goals.

What do you know about insomnia’s tiresome cousin, hypersomnia? This underdiagnosed sleep disorder keeps sufferers excessively tired during the day.