Has sleepmaxxing gone too far?
What was once a sleep hygiene rebrand morphed into obsessive health optimization. Is it still good for us?
Dr Vanessa Hill
I’m Dr Vanessa Hill, a sleep scientist and public educator on a mission to help people feel less tired. This newsletter offers a deep dive in to the latest sleep research, for science-backed insights.
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Is white noise wrecking your sleep?
A new study, the cycle of health news, and one important detail missing from the headlines
I spent my PhD asking people why they stay up late
3 patterns of bedtime procrastination I saw in my research
I’m running a masterclass and you’re invited [for free!]
A 60-minute deep-dive on Bedtime Procrastination, for free as a paid subscriber.
It takes more than 6 years for a mother's sleep to recover after birth. What are we meant to do about it?
Not household income, nor living in Scandinavia, seems to fix maternal sleep debt
Daylight Saving Time still exists because of capitalism
Sleep scientists and physicians oppose Daylight Saving Time. The Florida golf industry keeps it going.
Why generic sleep advice fails – and how my research can help
The way experts talk about sleep doesn’t always help tired people. I fell into a PhD trying to fix it.
How can I stop feeling guilty about my evening screen time? [part six]
A new study suggests being kind to yourself might help you get to sleep, and feel better too
Why are sleep habits so hard to change? [part five]
Evening habits can be harder to stick with than morning ones. Your hormones might explain why.
How your personality shapes your sleep [part four]
Why one-size-fits-all sleep advice misses your unique psychology – and how your traits might shape your screen habits and bedtime.