Master Your Sleep Science
Evidence-based advice for better rest.
Can You Ever Really Repay “Sleep Debt”? The Science of Recovery
It happens to the best of us. You pull a few late nights, tell yourself…
Blackout Curtains vs. Sleep Masks: The Battle for Darkness
Darkness is a nutrient. Your body craves it. Even a small LED from a streetlamp…
The “Nappuccino”: How to Combine Coffee and Naps for Super Energy
It sounds counterintuitive. Drink a stimulant, then go to sleep? It sounds like a recipe…
Latest Articles
- Optimize Your Mountain Rest: The Essential Guide to Sleep Tech for High-Altitude Adventures
Discover how specialized sleep tech can transform your rest in challenging mountain environments. Learn about wearables, portable power, and strategies to combat altitude’s impact on sleep. - Unlock Better Sleep: Your Guide to the Most Essential Sleep Equipment
Discover the top sleep equipment for truly restful nights. From mattresses to smart devices, learn what works best for your personalized sleep sanctuary. - Why You Should Never Check The Time at 3 AMTurn the clock around. When you wake up and see “3:14 AM”, your brain instantly does math: “If I fall asleep now, I get 3 hours.” This calculation triggers cortisol (stress). The moment you calculate, you are awake. If you treat 3 AM as a timeless void, you are far more likely to drift back… Read more: Why You Should Never Check The Time at 3 AM
- The Final Verdict: Is Melatonin Safe Long-Term?It is a hormone, not a vitamin. Unlike Vitamin C, you can mess up your feedback loops with hormones. While short-term use is considered safe, high doses (5mg+) taken nightly for years might desensitize your receptors, making you require more to sleep. The rule: Use the lowest effective dose (0.5mg) for short periods only. Scientific… Read more: The Final Verdict: Is Melatonin Safe Long-Term?
- Best Sleep Apps of 2025: Calm vs. Headspace vs. Sleep CycleThere is an app for that. But do you need it? Sleep Cycle is great for the “Smart Alarm” feature. Calm has the best “Sleep Stories” (narrated by celebrities). Headspace wins on meditation courses. Choose based on your problem: Can’t wake up? Get Sleep Cycle. Can’t fall asleep? Get Calm. Scientific Verdict Consistency is key.… Read more: Best Sleep Apps of 2025: Calm vs. Headspace vs. Sleep Cycle
- The “Caveman” Bedroom: Why You Need 0% LightYou are not afraid of the dark. You are efficient in the dark. A study showed that even dim light (like a streetlamp) penetrates the eyelid and suppresses melatonin by 50%. Furthermore, your skin has photoreceptors. Sleeping in a truly pitch-black room tells every cell in your body that it is time for restoration. Scientific… Read more: The “Caveman” Bedroom: Why You Need 0% Light
