In Focus 01

Does melatonin actually work?

Melatonin is the most popular sleep aid in the world — but does it actually help? We break down what the science says, what it works for, what it doesn't, and why most people take way too much.

Jet lag Dosing Pros & cons CBT-I
Research Review 02

7 science-backed ways to sleep better — no pills needed

Seven doctors at Cedars-Sinai and UCLA reviewed hundreds of sleep studies. Here's what they found — including the treatment that beats sleeping pills, and why cannabis makes insomnia worse over time.

CBT-I Diet Cannabis Exercise
In Focus 03

High blood pressure and sleep: what's the link?

If you have high blood pressure, your sleep matters more than you think. Irregular sleep alone raises hypertension risk by up to 32%. And up to 80% of people with treatment-resistant hypertension have undiagnosed sleep apnea.

Hypertension Sleep apnea Cardiovascular Sleep duration
In Focus 04

Does magnesium actually help you sleep?

Magnesium is one of the most talked-about sleep supplements. Studies show it can cut time to fall asleep by up to 17 minutes — but the results are inconsistent, the form you choose matters enormously, and it works best in people who are deficient.

Supplements Insomnia Deficiency Pros & cons
In Focus 05

How AI is changing the way we diagnose sleep problems

AI can now detect sleep apnea with up to 99% accuracy and stage your sleep as well as a trained specialist. 56% of all AI sleep research was published since 2020. Here's what it means for the average person.

AI & technology Sleep apnea Wearables Diagnosis
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