Actionable, Science-backed Sleep Advice
OptimumSleep is committed to helping people experience healthy sleep for life.
We aim to raise awareness of the importance of sleep to our overall health and provide actionable advice and tips that anyone can use to achieve better sleep.
We aim to be your trusted source for everything to do with sleep. This is why we donât do opinions â our educational guides are science-backed and expert-reviewed.
We take the dry language of science and turn it into digestible takeaways that anybody can understand and use.
The importance of sleep in our everyday lives should not be overlooked. It affects us in all areas â our physical and mental performance, work, home life, and even our relationships.
Thatâs why we aim to not only educate but also provide practical, actionable advice that everybody, no matter their age, can follow. We stay on the cutting edge of sleep research to keep you up-to-date.
You can find out more about OptimumSleep and our mission on our About page.
Sleep Hygiene Guides
Sleep hygiene encompasses the habits, routines, and sleep environment we create for good sleep. They say our habits define us â find out the habits that lead to healthy sleep with our sleep hygiene guides.
How Much Sleep Do You Need For Your Age?
Find out how much sleep you should be getting for your age â and the signs youâre not getting enough sleep. Read More â
How Is Covid-19 Stress Affecting Our Sleep?
Stress and anxiety go hand in hand with sleep deprivation. COVID-19 has worsened this for many. Use our guide to keep stress at bay and sleep better during the pandemic. Read More â
Whatâs the Best Temperature for Sleep?
Discover what science says is the ideal temperature for sleeping and how to maintain an optimal sleep environment. Read More â
Sleep Health Guides
Our sleep can have a huge impact on our health and vice versa. Our guides are full of practical advice for maintaining physical and mental health through great sleep.
13 Benefits of Sleep: Why Is Sleep Important? Why We Need It?
Good quality sleep is vitally important for our health. Learn what the tangible benefits of sleep are, as well as useful tips for developing healthy sleep habits. Read More â
Sleep Deprivation Symptoms & Effects on Your Health
A long-term lack of sleep can adversely affect your health. Learn how to spot the signs of sleep deprivation and how to treat and (more importantly) prevent it. Read More â
Stages of Sleep: A Guide to NREM, Deep, & REM Sleep Cycles
Understand the sleep cycle, circadian rhythm, and what happens inside your brain while youâre asleep. Read More â
Sleep Guides for the Family
Our sleep needs, and the way we sleep, change with age. From advice for parents of babies to advice for carers of seniors, our sleep guides covers every life stage.
A Parentâs Guide to Newborn & Infant Sleep
OptimumSleepâs guide to newborn & infant sleep is full of advice to help parents navigate the difficulties that can come with getting your baby to sleep soundly. Read More â
A Parentâs Guide to Childrenâs Sleep
Our parentâs guide covers everything you need to know about childrenâs sleep needs and disorders. Read More â
Aging and Sleep: Safe Sleeping Guide for Seniors and Caregivers
Learn how our sleep changes as we age and what should seniors and their families do to promote healthy sleep. Read More â
Mattress Education Guides
Whether itâs time to choose a new mattress and youâre not sure how, or maybe youâd like to know how to extend the life of your mattress, our mattress guides cover the A to Z.
The Mattress Firmness Scale Explained: How to Choose the Right Firmness Level?
Firmness is the biggest determinant of comfort. Ensure you pick the right firmness level with our tip-packed guide. Read More â
Mattress Sizes & Bed Dimensions Guide (+How to Choose)
Ensure you pick the perfect mattress size to suit your individual needs and available space. Whether for a toddler or a large man weâve got all sizes covered. Read More â
How to Clean a Mattress in 8 Easy Steps: Remove Stains, Deodorize, and Deep Clean
Learn how to deep clean your mattress. Remove stains, sanitize, and deodorize easily with this ultimate guide to cleaning your mattress. Read More â
Mattress Reviews
Get an honest and comprehensive look at how individual mattress models perform under the pressure of professional multi-point testing.
