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Sleep Research

To better understand how our age, occupation, and environment impacts our quality of rest, we’ve surveyed sleepers from coast to coast to gain a better insight into Americans’ sleeping habits. We look at questions such as how financial debt impacts sleep, the most common morning routines, and the relationship between sleep and exercise. The more we understand about our sleep habits, the more we can find ways to improve them.

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Is Watching TV Before Bed Bad for You?
Is Watching TV Before Bed Bad for You?
Bennett Carrington

The average American spends over five hours watching TV every day. From movies to scripted ...

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Exercise and Sleep: How Your Sleep Impacts Your Gym Time

Ray Soberano

When your alarm goes off in the morning, it can be difficult to get out...

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Are Sleep Habits Different Across the Globe?

Ray Soberano

Around the world, sleep habits differ between countries and cultural groups. Many groups use slumber for...

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Is it More Common to Sleep with a Stuffed Animal or Without?

Ray Soberano

Growing up, did you have a favorite bedtime companion? A toy or teddy bear you...

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Social Distancing and Sleep

Amy Murphy

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter American life, our social and professional routines remain...

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Is it Better to Sleep on Your Side, Back, or Stomach?

Ray Soberano

On average, a person spends one-third of their life asleep. Sleep is a good break from everyday life, but it's surprising how much a...

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Let’s talk about TikTok. Whether you’ve made an account or not, you’ve...

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Social Distancing and Sleep

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter American life, our social and...

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Graveyard Shift Confessions: How Late Shifts and Overnight Jobs Impact Your Quality of Sleep

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You know the drill. Every evening, as the moon comes out to...

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The Most Common Reasons People Wake Up Early in the Morning

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Exercise and Sleep: How Your Sleep Impacts Your Gym Time

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Do people who are satisfied with their jobs sleep better? Are they...

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Is Watching TV Before Bed Bad for You?

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The average American spends over five hours watching TV every day. From...

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Morning Rituals: How Do Most People Start their Day

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Setting up a solid morning routine could be one of the hidden...

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When you just can’t fall asleep, it’s easy to think you’d give...

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