The Sleep Debt Calc Blog
A collection of articles and deep dives into the science of sleep, wellness, and productivity.
September 15, 2024
The Digital Thief: How Technology Use Contributes to Sleep Debt
Learn how the use of technology like phones, tablets, and TVs before bed contributes to sleep debt by disrupting melatonin production and causing mental stimulation.
September 15, 2024
The Blue Light Toll: How Your Screens Are Fueling Your Sleep Debt
Explore how blue light from screens contributes to sleep debt by suppressing melatonin and disrupting your circadian rhythm. Learn strategies to mitigate its effects.
September 15, 2024
The Modern Sleep Killer: How Screen Time Creates a Vicious Cycle of Sleep Debt
Learn how evening screen time on phones, tablets, and TVs directly contributes to your sleep debt by delaying sleep onset and disrupting your circadian rhythm.
September 15, 2024
The Caffeine Catch-22: How Coffee Fuels a Vicious Cycle of Sleep Debt
Explore how relying on caffeine to overcome sleep debt creates a vicious cycle of poor sleep. Learn how to use caffeine strategically without sabotaging your rest.
September 15, 2024
The Deceptive Doze: How Alcohol Contributes to Your Sleep Debt
Explore the complex relationship between sleep debt and alcohol. This guide explains how alcohol disrupts sleep architecture, worsens sleep quality, and contributes to a chronic sleep deficit.
September 14, 2024
The Traveler's Burden: How Pre-Existing Sleep Debt Worsens Travel Fatigue
Learn how pre-existing sleep debt can worsen the effects of travel, including jet lag. This guide provides strategies for managing your rest before, during, and after a trip.
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Sleep Apnea: Understanding the Connection
Loud snoring and daytime fatigue could be more than just sleep debt; it could be a sign of sleep apnea. This guide explores the link and provides tools for risk assessment. *Disclaimer: Not medical advice.*
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): A Management Guide
Learn about the connection between sleep debt and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). This guide offers tools and strategies to manage symptoms and improve sleep quality. *Disclaimer: Not medical advice.*
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Fibromyalgia: Managing the Pain-Fatigue Cycle
For those with fibromyalgia, sleep is often unrefreshing. This guide explores the link between fibromyalgia and sleep debt and offers tools to help manage symptoms. *Disclaimer: Not medical advice.*
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Chronic Fatigue: Distinguishing the Difference
Are you just tired, or is it something more? This guide explores the differences between sleep debt and chronic fatigue syndrome, and the tools to help manage both. *Disclaimer: Not medical advice.*
September 14, 2024
The Overlapping Storm: A Guide to Sleep Debt and ADHD
For those with ADHD, sleep debt can intensify symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity. This guide explores the complex relationship and offers tools for managing both. *Disclaimer: Not medical advice.*
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Depression: A Guide to the Vicious Cycle
Chronic sleep debt is a major risk factor for depression. This guide explores the deep, bidirectional link between sleep and mood, and how managing sleep can be a key part of mental health care. *Disclaimer: Not medical advice.*
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Anxiety: Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Anxiety and sleep debt are deeply connected. This guide explores the bidirectional relationship, how sleep loss fuels anxiety, and what tools you can use to calm your mind and body for better rest.
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Mood Swings: Why You're More Irritable When Tired
Explore the connection between sleep debt and mood swings. Learn how a lack of sleep impairs your brain's ability to regulate emotions, leading to increased irritability and stress.
September 14, 2024
Sleep Debt and Learning: How Sleep Loss Impairs Your Ability to Learn
Discover why sleep is a critical component of learning and memory. This guide explains how sleep debt sabotages the brain's ability to absorb and retain new information.