Sleep Across the LifespanNobel Conference 60 | Resources

Why School Should Start Later for Teens A TEDTalk by Wendy Troxel.

The Time has Come to Expand Our Studies of School Timing for Adolescents An article in the Journal of Biological Rhythms co-authored by Nobel Conference speaker Mary Carskadon.

The Negative Effects of Travel on Student Athletes Through Sleep and Circadian Disruption  An article in the Journal of Biological Rhythms co-authored by Nobel Conference speaker Mary Carskadon.

Sleep Better at Every Age This extensive interactive tool from the New York Times contains research, challenges, and tips for sleep at different ages.

Losing Sleep with Age Sleep quantity and quality decline as age advances. This article from Science outlines research about how hypocretin neuron hyperexcitability underlies disrupted sleep quality associated with age.

7 Ways to Fall Asleep Fast An article from the National Council on Aging with researched-backed methods that assist in falling asleep.

The Science of Sleep This article dives into how melatonin works, specifically in teenagers–and why it is scientifically harder for teenagers to wake up early in the morning. 

 Sleep Better, Feel Better: Preventing Sleep Deprivation in College Students An article describing ways to help college students get a better night’s sleep, and some of the causes that interrupt a full REM sleep cycle. 

Why Your Newborn Sleeps All Day: This article discusses why babies tend to sleep for many hours each day and how it helps them developmentally. 

"Inside the Teenage Brain" Interview: An interview on PBS Frontline with Nobel Conference speaker Mary Carskadon where she discusses sleep and teenagers. 

Sleep Needs Across the Lifespan: This PDF by the Sleep Health Foundation gives a simple outline of the ages of a person, how much sleep they need on average, and a brief description of why this changes throughout your lifespan.