Sleep hygiene

• Somnee , the company behind the smart sleep headband that improves sleep and outperforms melatonin, CBTi, and sleeping pills, today announced its revamped app experience and new features that provide a novel dimension of sleep data to wearable users.
• Enhancements include new onboarding, brain mapping, a sleep journal, sleep readiness scores and measurements, and sleep hygiene tools.
• Designed by Somnee’s renowned neuroscientists, these features empower users to better understand and improve their sleep quality.
• “To get regular sleep that’s restful and restorative, you need to understand how your daily behaviors impact your sleep quality, which requires quantitative and qualitative data.

• BELLEVUE, Wash., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living , a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, has appointed Raj "Dr. Raj" Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
• While one's lifespan defines how long they will live, healthspan is the quality of life that Aegis Living aims to impact.
• While the primary beneficiaries will be Aegis Living residents and families, Aegis also aims to support and influence team members.
• "I am honored to join the leadership team at Aegis Living to advance the level of care and wellness not yet experienced in senior living," said Dr. Raj.

• MIAMI, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This February, Hotel Collection, known for elevated home fragrance and lifestyle goods, unveils the first-ever "Between The Sheets Report" including exclusive consumer findings to educate on sleep hygiene.
• The newly launched luxury-scented Hotel Collection Laundry Pods are available in two signature fragrances which are priced at $42.95 for a 30-pack and $65.95 for a 45-pack.
• Using customer data from November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 and a national consumer survey* of ~900 Americans, we bring you – Between The Sheets, a first-of-its-kind study by Hotel Collection.
• Through this report, Hotel Collection uncovered (pun intended) more about trends, predictions and what's next for Americans between the sheets… from reading, to eating, to sleeping, to sex-ing.

• The adverse impacts of digital use have grown since the pandemic, as social isolation has increased dependence on these technologies.
• Recognizing and managing digital problems can improve our digital wellbeing.
• For some, digital autonomy refers to being in charge of personal data or having the right to withdraw consent from digital platforms.
• For others, it may be the ability to turn away from digital use and access non-digital options.

Digital independence

• Schools sometimes provide devices to students, and although this bridges the digital divide, it raises the question of whether students should be constantly available on digital devices?
• How can we create an environment with varied choices while providing non-digital alternatives to accommodate individuals prone to digital addiction?
• Conversely, how might individuals averse to digital platforms or those lacking digital accessibility avail non-digital opportunities?

Achieving balance

• Digital risks and digital overload can have detrimental effects on different areas of life including interpersonal relationships, productivity, sleep patterns and the quality of life.
• Wellbeing in the digital space largely depends on how we navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by technology.
• Focusing on balanced and ethical use of technology while addressing the potential negative consequences can help deflect negative impacts.

Tools for digital wellbeing

• Engaging with technology without becoming dependent on it can contribute to physical, psychological, social and financial wellbeing.
• Incorporating some daily practices, creating new digital habits, and striking a healthy balance between digital use and non-use can support wellbeing.
• Creating a digital curfew
  Setting up a specific cut-off time for digital devices some hours before bedtime can improve sleep hygiene.

• Forming offline social connections
  Staying away from digital devices while meeting friends in person can curb digital usage and bolster social connections.
• Being wary of digital red flags
  Learning how to identify a scam and validating websites before making online payments helps to avoid financial scams.

Mary Lynn Young receives funding from SSHRC. Bindiya Dutt does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.