Some of us like to fall asleep to music, or a podcast. It’s a great way to calm the mind and close the day. The problem is that using headphones means having to wake up and take them out again, as it isn’t advisable to sleep with earbuds in, or to have headphone wires trailing Read More…

VitalSleep is an FDA-approved mandibular advancement device (MAD) that functions as an anti-snoring mouthpiece, with over 300,000 users worldwide. MADs are placed inside the mouth to hold the lower jaw forward. This type of device has been used since 1902 to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), because moving the jaw forward allows better breathing and Read More…

The barking of a neighbor’s dog. Teenagers having a party next door. A family member slamming the bathroom door. The honking of cars. Your partner’s snore. There can be many noise hindrances that prevent you dropping off. While some are blessed with the ability to sleep anywhere and in any situation, there are still many Read More…

The Jawbone Up3 is the latest in a line of health gadgets that monitor your sleep health. The Up3 collects data related to your quality of sleep using an innovative wristband technology. The Up3 measures your heart rate using metal-covered sensors that press against the skin. This is in contrast to rival, battery-intensive approaches that combine infrared and Read More…

If you live somewhere where the winters feel like they last half the year then no doubt, like me, you miss seeing the sunlight. Since August last year we’ve had rain, snow and generally cloudy, cold days in the UK. It’s now just coming into March and there is no sign of better weather. In Read More…