dayzz blog for better sleep

One of the most common questions sleep experts get asked is “How much sleep do I need?” The reality is that sleep is a very unique experience for each of us, what works for you might not work for someone else. In general, research shows that we need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night on average, but this should just be used as a rule of thumb.

Music can exert a strong emotional and physical influence over people and its impact has been recognized since the beginning of time. More recently, researchers have begun to understand the impact music has over sleep quality and have started to implement it to enhance sleep.

Regular health screenings are key to maintaining good health and wellbeing, but sleep is often ‘forgotten' or overlooked during regular health checkups. A sleep assessment can detect sleep issues early on, many of which can be easily and successfully treated. Completing a sleep assessment can help you improve your sleep, which will boost your day and improve your health on many levels.

To many people struggling with sleep issues, Amanda’s story may sound familiar. Her journey began long ago and led her to the discovery of her Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).

Sleep is a key element in keeping a healthy and productive work-life balance, while significantly reducing healthcare utilization and costs. So, how to prioritize sleep in the workplace?

How to manage our day-to-day routine and protect our sleep during the COVID–19 pandemic?

We analyzed over 15,000 nights to examine the COVID-19 pandemic – sleep connection.

With over a million (and climbing) cases worldwide, the CoronaVirus is a worrisome pandemic which has given all of us some pause and time to think. With many of us worried about becoming ill or infecting loved ones who may

We live in a time of uncertainty, as the world is changing every day, by the hour. The CoronaVirus has been spreading rapidly across the world, affecting many areas and millions of people in almost no time.

Over the course of 2019, we’ve gathered and analyzed sleep data of more than 200,000 nights, and found some interesting trends that can tell us a lot about how we are sleeping, how much of it we are actually getting

2020 is right around the corner, and there’s no better time to reflect on our lifestyle and habits, on everything that we’ve accomplished this year, and on what matters most to us. But above all

Sleep is not only affected by our habits during the night, but also by our day-to-day actions and lifestyle; we all know that consuming too much caffeine or taking naps during the day can negatively affect our sleep at night

To get a better understanding of how exactly sleep and work impact each other, and to drive awareness of sleep-related solutions as a strong tool for a healthy and vital work environment, we created the great sleep ranking

While there are many reasons that may prevent us from getting the good night’s sleep we long for, one of the most common of all is stress; we all experience different levels of stress throughout different phases of our lives

It’s nighttime. You get into bed after a long day, and if everything goes as planned, you fall asleep and wake up in the morning refreshed and good to go; sounds simple, right? But the fact is

Caffeine. It’s a natural stimulate which affects the nervous system, causing increased heart rate and alertness; According to the International Coffee Organization, about 1.6 billion cups of coffee are consumed worldwide every day.

Have you ever wondered how the body’s processes are timed? How does the body know when it’s hungry? Or how does it know when it’s time for sleep? These processes, and many others, are managed by the body

Both women and men are closely familiar with this common phenomenon, which usually becomes even more common with age: you get into bed exhausted after a long day, looking forward to a long, sweet sleep.

Sleep. It’s essential for our health and well-being, and it is the cornerstone of performance. In honor of Sleep Awareness Week, here’s a review of the most imperative actions to take in order to maintain healthy sleep hygiene.

Have you ever wondered what happens while you sleep? Whether you’re getting a full night of quality sleep or a decent dose of rest every night? The popular trend of self-monitoring is now dominating the world of sleep

It’s finally the end of the day. You come home and shower, have a light meal and catch up with your partner. You go to bed looking forward to a good night’s sleep

Sleeping with a CPAP device can be challenging. Most people struggle to adapt to their machine and experience difficulties sleeping with their mask on throughout the night. Due to continuous air flow which might feel unnatural at first

We all know by now that what and when we drink have a direct effect on our sleep. Drinking more than 400 mg of caffeine a day, or enjoying a cup of coffee a couple of hours before bedtime

If you treat your sleep with the precision of a Swiss watch, but still feel exhausted in the morning, or if you sleep like a log and still wake up for no reason before your alarm goes off.

Sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That’s something that more and more people begin to realize and take more seriously. It’s essential for our development and for our physical, cognitive and mental functioning.

It’s a difficult routine. You get back from work; you complete all your chores and get into bed. You wish you could just instantly fall asleep, but your mind starts racing as soon as you close your eyes. You’re thinking

Do you feel sleepy during the day? Do you struggle to remember details you would normally remember? Are you moodier than normal? If so, there’s a good chance you too are sleep deprived.

Let us begin by stating the obvious: diet and exercise are bound together in achieving a healthy lifestyle, as every successful fitness regime has an important nutritional element; going to the gym but eating whatever comes in hand?

We all know the feeling of pleasure and relaxation we get from a glass of good wine or other drinks, and of course the feeling of drowsiness that can hit as soon as our glass is empty. Sometimes we find

If it takes you long minutes, or even hours to fall asleep, or you wake up at night and have a hard time falling back to sleep, there are probably several factors rocking the foundations on which your sleep is

There’s nothing like the feeling of moving into a new home or re-decorating. You take time over choosing the perfect furniture, the color of the sofa and the right bathroom tiles.

Dr. Mairav Cohen Zion, Chief Science Officer at Dayzz, is a clinical psychologist and sleep specialist, with particular expertise in behavioral and cognitive therapies for insomnia and other sleep disorders

It’s been a long day. All your chores are completed and the moment you’ve been waiting for has arrived. You curl up in bed and ready to fall into a sweet sleep, but the minutes go by and you still find