All Articles
Evidence-based sleep education organized by topic.
How to Stop Racing Thoughts at Night
Evidence-based techniques to quiet an overactive mind at bedtime, from constructive worry time to cognitive restructuring and relaxation.
Sleep Restriction Therapy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how sleep restriction therapy works, how to calculate your sleep window, and how to adjust it week by week to rebuild solid sleep.
Stimulus Control: Retraining Your Brain to Sleep in Bed
Learn how stimulus control therapy breaks the cycle of lying awake in bed and rebuilds a strong association between your bed and sleep.
Understanding Insomnia: Types, Causes, and When to Seek Help
Learn what insomnia really is, the difference between acute and chronic forms, common causes, and when it's time to talk to your doctor.
Advanced Sleep Phase Disorder: When You Fall Asleep Too Early
Advanced sleep-wake phase disorder (ASWPD): why some people fall asleep in early evening and wake before dawn, the genetics behind it, and treatment options.
Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome: A Comprehensive Patient Guide
Delayed sleep-wake phase disorder (DSPS/DSWPD): causes, symptoms, the body clock science, and evidence-based treatment with light and melatonin.
Irregular Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorder: Sleep Without a Schedule
Irregular sleep-wake rhythm disorder — sleep fragmented into multiple short bouts across 24 hours, its link to dementia, and evidence-based management.
Jet Lag Disorder: Why It Happens and How to Beat It Faster
The science of jet lag and evidence-based strategies — strategic light exposure, low-dose melatonin, and schedule planning for east and westbound travel.
Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder: When the Body Clock Drifts Daily
Non-24-hour sleep-wake rhythm disorder (N24) — free-running circadian rhythm in blind and sighted people, symptoms, diagnosis, and FDA-approved treatment.
Shift Work Disorder: Surviving Nights and Rotating Shifts
Shift work disorder explained — the science of working against your body clock, health risks, and evidence-based strategies for night and rotating shifts.
Treating Restless Legs Syndrome: What the Latest Guidelines Recommend
A patient guide to current RLS treatments based on the 2025 AASM guidelines, including iron therapy, medications, and lifestyle strategies.
Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnosis
A comprehensive patient guide to restless legs syndrome — what it feels like, what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and when to see a doctor.
Sleep Hygiene: A Complete Guide to Building Better Sleep Habits
Learn the evidence-based sleep hygiene practices that form the foundation of good sleep, from bedroom environment to daily routines.
What Is CBT-I? A Patient's Guide to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Learn about CBT-I, the gold-standard treatment for chronic insomnia recommended by major medical organizations worldwide.
CPAP Setup Guide: Getting Started With Your New Machine
A step-by-step guide to setting up and using your CPAP machine for the first time, from unboxing to your first night.
Understanding Sleep Apnea: Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
A comprehensive patient guide to obstructive and central sleep apnea — what causes it, how it's diagnosed, and the treatment options available.
Understanding Your Sleep Study: What to Expect Before, During, and After
A complete patient guide to polysomnography (PSG) and home sleep tests. Learn what happens during a sleep study and how to read your results.
Circadian Rhythm Explained: Your Body's Internal Clock
Learn how your circadian rhythm controls sleep, alertness, and health — and what happens when it gets disrupted.
Sleep Myths vs. Facts: What the Research Actually Shows
Separating common sleep misconceptions from evidence-based facts. What science really says about alcohol, naps, snoring, and more.
The Stages of Sleep: What Happens When You Close Your Eyes
Learn about the four stages of sleep, why each matters for your health, and what a normal night of sleep looks like.
Sleep and Aging: Why Sleep Changes as You Get Older
Understand how sleep naturally changes with age, common sleep disorders in older adults, and practical strategies for better rest after 60.
Sleep During Pregnancy: Challenges, Risks, and What Helps
A trimester-by-trimester guide to sleep changes during pregnancy, common sleep disorders, and evidence-based strategies for better rest.
Sleep Strategies for Shift Workers: A Practical Guide
Evidence-based strategies to improve sleep quality when your work schedule conflicts with your body's natural rhythms.