Sleep Archives

06.26.2018 Young African American sleeping at the library

Good Sleep? Not in Some Neighborhoods

Recent research by Fuller-Rowell and colleagues measured the degree to which neighborhood disadvantages might account for different sleep experiences between White and Black communities.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

03.27.2018 a baby sleeping on a white blanket

Health Equity

Safe Infant Sleep: It’s Complicated

Sudden infant death syndrome cases have declined, but accidental suffocation deaths have been on the rise. Georgia’s Safe to Sleep hospital initiative aims to lower sleep-related infant mortality by informing parents of good practices.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

02.07.2018 Map of the US showing percentage of people who slept less than 7 hours a night

A Drowsy Nation

50 to 70 million adults in the United States are not getting the sleep they need to keep them happy and healthy. Lack of sleep costs the U.S. around $15.9 billion per year.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

12.05.2016 A student sleeping in the aisle of a library with his knapsack

So Tired You’re Stressed, So Stressed You Can’t Sleep

Early December, with the fall semester finals looming, is one of the most stressful times of year for college students. Studies show that one of the best ways to beat stress is to get more sleep.

Fellow Jonathan Gang

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