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COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

What Is Non-Sleep Deep Rest? (And why does Google CEO Sundar Pichai use it to unwind?)

NSDR helps slow down your thought-flow and brain wave frequency, allowing your brain and body to rest deeply. It can help with sleep, stress, anxiety ... and even learning.



Janet Ungless

May 17, 2022

· 4 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Want to sleep better? Lift some weights.

Results of a new study show that resistance exercise promotes better sleep among inactive adults, especially those who are poor sleepers.



Janet Ungless

May 10, 2022

· 3 min read



BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS

Why Your Wake Time Matters More Than Your Bedtime for Improving Sleep

Sticking to a regular morning wake-up time is one of the best things you can do to improve your sleep tonight. (And the next night, too.)



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

May 3, 2022

· 3 min read



BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS

Why the Best Time to Drink Coffee Is Not When You Wake Up

It may sound like impossible advice but there's science behind postponing that first cup of joe.



Janet Ungless

April 26, 2022

· 3 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

Scientist Dr. Marco Altini on Why You Should Care About HRV

HRV4Training helps athletes of all levels—that includes Olympic medalists and you—better balance training and lifestyle stressors to improve performance.



The Crescent Team

April 18, 2022

· 2 min read



BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS

The Most Relaxing Song in the World According to Neuroscience

According to researchers, this song can reduce anxiety by 65% and help you fall asleep. So you might want to add it to your bedtime playlist.



Janet Ungless

April 13, 2022

· 2 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

Can Dreams Help You Solve Problems?

When thinking harder doesn't solve a problem, your dreaming mind may dig deep and find a good idea.



The Crescent Team

April 8, 2022

· 5 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

What's Your True Chronotype?

Our modern, plugged-in lifestyle has kind of messed with our chronotypes. Here's why you may need a reset.



Janet Ungless

March 30, 2022

· 7 min read



NUTRITION

Does Salt Help or Hurt My Health and Sleep?

Salt is growing as a focus of health and body regulation. But does it have any impact on sleep? Let's find out...



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

March 31, 2022

· 3 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

Turning Data into Performance

Dr. Sian Allen's mission is to make sports science as accessible to the general public as it is to professional athletes.



The Crescent Team

March 13, 2022

· 4 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

It’s Time to Ditch Sleep Hygiene and Get on Board with Sleep Health

Sleep hygiene is not effective and science has so much more to offer. Here's how sleep health can help move us forward.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

March 23, 2022

· 5 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Cold or Hot Shower Before Bed: Which Is Better for Sleep?

A shower or bath in the evening is a great way to wash away the day and wind down before bed. Should you go hot or cold for your deepest sleep?



Janet Ungless

March 16, 2022

· 6 min read



NUTRITION

5 Nutritious Foods That Are Also Good For Your Sleep

Did you know what you eat during the day might have an impact on your night's sleep? Here are 5 foods that might help and the research behind them.



The Crescent Team

March 14, 2022

· 4 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

Doctor's Orders: Behavior Science Founder Dr. Sohaib Imtiaz on How to Improve Your Sleep Health

As the founder of the Human Behaviour Club (the largest on Clubhouse), Dr. Sohaib dissects how we interact with tech and health based on behavioral economics and cognitive science.



The Crescent Team

March 7, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

11 Reasons You're Tired All the Time*

*That aren't because you're sleep deprived. Here's what you need to know.



Janet Ungless

March 1, 2022

· 10 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination?

It means putting off sleep for pleasurable activities you can’t squeeze in during your busy day. Does that sound like something you do?



Janet Ungless

February 22, 2022

· 3 min read



NEWS

Introducing Crescent Health, and our new mobile app experience

Bioloop is rebranding to Crescent. Welcome to the new horizon for health.



The Crescent Team

February 15, 2022

· 4 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Words to Sleep By

Recent studies have shown that positive words played during sleep can give us deeper & more refreshing sleep. Here we examine those findings and see how we can apply it to our sleep routines.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

February 10, 2022

· 2 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Getting Down to Sleep and Sex

One of sleep hygiene's best practices is to only use your bed for sleep and sex. As it turns out, getting more of one will get you more of the other.



The Crescent Team

February 13, 2022

· 2 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

How Good Sleep Makes You More Resilient

Resilience is key to rebounding from life's setbacks and coping well with challenges. Here's how sleep helps strengthen your resilience muscle.



Janet Ungless

February 8, 2022

· 5 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

Mollie McGlocklin Wants to Help Sharpen Your Sleep Skills

This wellness influencer would like to spare you from a life without sleep. . . because she's been there.



The Crescent Team

February 2, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP 101

What Is REM Sleep and Why Is It Important?

You may know that REM is the sleep stage when your most vivid, weird, and occasionally scary dreams occur. You should also know that it's essential for memory consolidation, mental focus, and emotional regulation.



Janet Ungless

January 24, 2022

· 5 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

Sleep during pregnancy- Insights and tips from Dr. Jade Wu

Good sleep during pregnancy can be hard to get and even harder to know when to see your doctor. Dr. Jade Wu lets us in on her experiences.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

January 22, 2022

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Why This Should Be Your Only New Year’s Resolution for 2022

Sleep is a crucial part of our health and wellbeing, but rarely makes an appearance on our New Year's resolutions list. We may want to reconsider that.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

December 30, 2021

· 5 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Do Weighted Blankets Work?

We weigh the evidence.



Janet Ungless

December 22, 2021

· 4 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

Fact or Myth: Hitting Snooze Provides a Few Extra Minutes of Meaningful Sleep

The inventor of the snooze button did not have your best sleep interests in mind.



Janet Ungless

December 18, 2021

· 2 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Fact or Myth: Remembering your dreams is a sign of good-quality sleep

Dreams are one of the more intriguing aspects of sleep. So why do some people remember their dreams and others don't?



Janet Ungless

December 12, 2021

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Fact or Myth: Falling asleep instantly means you’re a good sleeper

Is falling asleep instantly good or bad? Many people think it's great, even blissful, but we want to put this myth to bed.



Janet Ungless

December 6, 2021

· 2 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

4 Tips to Optimize Metabolic and Sleep Health from the Founder of Levels

Insights from the Founder of Levels health on improving your sleep and metabolic health by taking your glucose levels into account.



The Crescent Team

November 22, 2021

· 4 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Does Tryptophan in Turkey Really 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 23, 2021

· 3 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

CBT-I: What is it and How does it work?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the most effective treatment for insomnia. We'll tell you what it is and how it works.



The Crescent Team

November 22, 2021

· 6 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Is Dehydration Ruining Your Sleep?

Here's what the research says about being even mildly dehydrated when you crawl into bed. (Spoiler alert: It can affect your natural circadian rhythm and cause sleep disruptions.)



Janet Ungless

November 15, 2021

· 5 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Sleep, The Immune System, and COVID-19 Vaccines

Studies have shown poor sleep can impact antibody production, which help vaccines do their job. Now that COVID-19 booster shots and options for different age groups are here, researchers are racing to find out how sleep and the COVID-19 vaccines interact.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

November 11, 2021

· 4 min read



SLEEP TECH

The New Generation 3 Oura Ring: What's In It For Your Sleep?

We examined all of the data comparing the Oura 2 vs. 3 and have put it together for you here.



Jenna Gress Smith, PhD

November 6, 2021

· 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?



The Crescent Team

November 4, 2021

· 3 min read



SPOTLIGHTS

6 ways to stay on top of your sleep - Insights from H.V.M.N. CEO Michael Brandt

Insights and tips from Michael Brandt, the CEO of HVMN, on improving our sleep, optimizing our health and productivity, and finding purpose in our work.



The Crescent Team

October 26, 2021

· 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

October 16, 2021

· 4 min read



SLEEP HEALTH

Does Vitamin D Help With Sleep?

The "sunshine vitamin" has a hand in regulating many of our bodies' biological functions. One of those may even happen after dark.



Janet Ungless

October 11, 2021

· 5 min read



PHYSICAL RECOVERY

Sleep and Muscle Recovery

If there’s one aspect of training that many athletes neglect, it's the importance of sleep to their strength and recovery routine. But that's when the magic happens.



Janet Ungless

September 23, 2021

· 4 min read



COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

5 Ways to Optimize Your Coffee Nap

Drinking coffee before a short nap has been shown to increase energy levels and productivity better than doing either of those things on their own. These 5 tips will help you maximize those benefits.



Janet Ungless

September 10, 2021

· 3 min read



PHYSICAL RECOVERY

Top advice for athletes from our professional sleep coaches

Bioloop Sleep is a service that pairs professional sleep coaches with athletes, medical professionals, busy executives, or anybody who wants to improve their sleep health. Here’s the recommended game plan when they work with professional athletes.



The Crescent Team

August 19, 2021

· 4 min read



PHYSICAL RECOVERY

Heart Rate Variability (HRV): what it is, and why it matters to your health and your sleep

In recent years, the medical profession has also adopted heart rate variability, or HRV. Although it first took hold in a clinical context in 1965, over the years researchers have learned more and more about its causes and effects, and what HRV measurements can tell us about the human body.



The Crescent Team

August 18, 2021

· 3 min read



GETTING STARTED

What You Should Know about Temperature and Sleep

Everybody knows that trying to sleep in a room that’s too hot or too cold can be troublesome. But the science behind it is more detailed than you might think.



The Crescent Team

August 18, 2021

· 5 min read



GETTING STARTED

Why Over-The-Counter Sleeping Pills are harmful for your sleep

A deeper look at OTC sleeping pills and how they affect our sleep and sleep quality.



The Crescent Team

August 18, 2021

· 3 min read