Tagged #sleep architecture
Every SleepingOnTheEdge edge pick, lab report, and protocol filed under Sleep Architecture.
ProtocolHow Much Sleep Do You Actually Need? A Breakdown by Age
The official recommendations, what they're based on, why individual needs vary, and how to find your personal number.
ProtocolSleep and Mental Health: Depression, ADHD, and PTSD
Sleep problems and mental health conditions feed each other. Here's what the research says about the connections — and what to address first.
ProtocolThe Science of Napping: How Long, When, and Whether You Should
Naps can boost alertness or wreck your night. A research-backed guide to nap length, timing, and who should avoid napping entirely.
ProtocolHow Alcohol Affects Your Sleep (It's Worse Than You Think)
Alcohol helps you fall asleep — then destroys the second half of your night. Here's exactly what happens, and what 'moderate' really means for sleep.
ProtocolSleep and Aging: What Changes After 50 (and What to Do About It)
Sleep changes with age — but not all of it is inevitable. Here's what the research says about why older adults sleep differently and what actually helps.
ProtocolSleep Debt: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and Whether You Can Pay It Back
You can't fully repay sleep debt by sleeping in on the weekend. Here's what the research says about accumulated sleep loss and what actually helps.
ProtocolWhy You Wake Up at 3 AM (And What You Can Do About It)
Middle-of-the-night wake-ups have a small set of common causes — and most of them are addressable. A writer-curated look at what's really happening at 3 AM.
ProtocolWhy We Dream: What Science Actually Knows (and Doesn't)
Dreams aren't random noise. Published neuroscience points to specific functions — memory, emotion, creativity. Here's what we know and what's still a mystery.