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SLEEP HEALTH

Does Tryptophan in Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Why does turkey make you sleepy? You've finished your Thanksgiving meal and now you're ready for a nice nap. Is the bird to blame?



Janet Ungless

November 24, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Does Tryptophan in Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Why does turkey make you sleepy? You've finished your Thanksgiving meal and now you're ready for a nice nap. Is the bird to blame?



Janet Ungless

November 24, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving (*not Savings) Time?

7 in 10 Americans hate resetting their clocks twice a year. So how did this unpopular tradition come about?



Janet Ungless

November 5, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving (*not Savings) Time?

7 in 10 Americans hate resetting their clocks twice a year. So how did this unpopular tradition come about?



Janet Ungless

November 5, 2022

· 3 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

Breathing exercises for sleep, stress and relaxation: The link between deep breathing and the parasympathetic nervous system

From our friends at Othership: a guide to how breathwork can improve your sleep, stress, and recovery, and the science behind how deep breathing influences your autonomic nervous system!



The Crescent Team

October 11, 2022

· 9 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

Breathing exercises for sleep, stress and relaxation: The link between deep breathing and the parasympathetic nervous system

From our friends at Othership: a guide to how breathwork can improve your sleep, stress, and recovery, and the science behind how deep breathing influences your autonomic nervous system!



The Crescent Team

October 11, 2022

· 9 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

How does Alcohol Impact Your Sleep?

Alcohol has a sedative effect that someone might mistake as relaxing or helpful with sleep, but from a physiological perspective that is not the case.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

September 29, 2022

· 4 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

How does Alcohol Impact Your Sleep?

Alcohol has a sedative effect that someone might mistake as relaxing or helpful with sleep, but from a physiological perspective that is not the case.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

September 29, 2022

· 4 min read



PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Ultimate Guide for Athletes: Sleep & Exercise, Training, and Recovery

More and more athletes at the top of their game are relying on a performance-enhancing — drug free — supplement: healthy, restful sleep.



The Crescent Team

September 3, 2022

· 13 min read



PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Ultimate Guide for Athletes: Sleep & Exercise, Training, and Recovery

More and more athletes at the top of their game are relying on a performance-enhancing — drug free — supplement: healthy, restful sleep.



The Crescent Team

September 3, 2022

· 13 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

The Stages of Sleep: What Happens During Each

Most people have heard of REM or NREM sleep. Fewer know how each stage of sleep contributes to well being, or how sleep stages work together. In this guide, you'll learn about the stages of sleep, and how they contribute to the recovery of your brain and body.



Azure Grant, PhD

September 2, 2022

· 7 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

The Stages of Sleep: What Happens During Each

Most people have heard of REM or NREM sleep. Fewer know how each stage of sleep contributes to well being, or how sleep stages work together. In this guide, you'll learn about the stages of sleep, and how they contribute to the recovery of your brain and body.



Azure Grant, PhD

September 2, 2022

· 7 min read



SLEEP TECH

Guide to Sleep Trackers: Sleep Experts Review, Compare, and Test Top Sleep Trackers

We help you decipher how some of the top sleep trackers perform and identify the most useful information you’ll get from each device.



The Crescent Team

August 1, 2022

· 16 min read



SLEEP TECH

Guide to Sleep Trackers: Sleep Experts Review, Compare, and Test Top Sleep Trackers

We help you decipher how some of the top sleep trackers perform and identify the most useful information you’ll get from each device.



The Crescent Team

August 1, 2022

· 16 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

What is sleep apnea, what are the symptoms, and how to take action

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. What are the symptoms and risks of sleep apnea? How do you treat and manage sleep apnea?



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

July 21, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

What is sleep apnea, what are the symptoms, and how to take action

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. What are the symptoms and risks of sleep apnea? How do you treat and manage sleep apnea?



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

July 21, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP TECH

Apple Watch OS9's New Sleep Stages: How Good Is It and What It Means for Your Sleep

Sleep experts review Apple Watch's sleep stages tracking feature in the new WatchOS9. How good is the data and what you should know



The Crescent Team

July 2, 2022

· 5 min read



SLEEP TECH

Apple Watch OS9's New Sleep Stages: How Good Is It and What It Means for Your Sleep

Sleep experts review Apple Watch's sleep stages tracking feature in the new WatchOS9. How good is the data and what you should know



The Crescent Team

July 2, 2022

· 5 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

Sleeping like Olympians: Dr. Amy Bender Wants to Awaken the Champion in You

This sleep scientist and elite athlete has implemented sleep optimization strategies for Canadian Olympic and pro sports teams. She's now turning her attention to the rest of us.



The Crescent Team

June 23, 2022

· 4 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

Sleeping like Olympians: Dr. Amy Bender Wants to Awaken the Champion in You

This sleep scientist and elite athlete has implemented sleep optimization strategies for Canadian Olympic and pro sports teams. She's now turning her attention to the rest of us.



The Crescent Team

June 23, 2022

· 4 min read