Did someone say road trip? 🚗 Summertime might mean you’re spending more time on the road than usual. Use our tips to stay alert behind the wheel and keep yourself and others safe. #DriveAlert #SleepFirst #DrowsyDriving
National Sleep Foundation
Wellness and Fitness Services
Arlington, Virginia 8,743 followers
The independent source for sleep health insights. Helping anyone and everyone be their Best Slept Self® for 30+ years.
About us
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health and well-being through sleep education and advocacy. NSF conducts groundbreaking research and uses proven methods to investigate how cultural behavior and the latest trends are impacting the state of our sleep. NSF translates sleep science and insights into steps people can take to get enough of the quality sleep they need. NSF is committed to making sleep science simple to understand—it’s the reason we’re the go-to source for healthy sleep habits and routines.
- Website
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http://www.thensf.org
External link for National Sleep Foundation
- Industry
- Wellness and Fitness Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Arlington, Virginia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Nonprofit, Sleep, Science, Health, Research, Education, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
1010 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, Virginia, US
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1010 N Glebe Rd
Arlington, VA 22201, US
Employees at National Sleep Foundation
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Gerard Jacob
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Kristen Prinz
Founder & Managing Partner at The Prinz Law Firm | We advise businesses, physicians and executives through corporate and employment matters
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Scott Ravin
Director, Stakeholder Management
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Stephanie Kohn
Senior Manager, Marketing & Communications at National Sleep Foundation
Updates
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☀️Summertime Sleep Tip!☀️ If you’re having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, it could be that your bedroom isn’t at the right temperature. As you fall asleep, your body temperature goes down which helps start sleep. Keeping your bedroom cool makes it easier for you to be your Best Slept Self®! https://bit.ly/3Ids0vD #SummerSleepTip #BestSleptSelf
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NSF in the News: Hear from NSF's Joseph Dzierzewski, Ph.D. on how much sleep you really need. Hint: 7-9 hours for most adults!
What's the Least Amount of Sleep You Need to Get?
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☀️Summertime Sleep Tips!☀️ When summer arrives, many of us spend time with family and friends, travel, and relax. 🚕 Sounds fun! However, maintaining your sleep routine is critical for getting the quality sleep you need to be your (wait for it) Best Slept Self®. 😀 ✅ Get a healthy amount of exposure to bright light during the day ✅ Exercise regularly for a deeper sleep ✅ Eat your meals at consistent times ✅ Avoid heavy meals, nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime ✅ Use a consistent wind-down routine in the evening so you can get the sleep you need ✅ Make a sleep-friendly environment Read more: https://bit.ly/4eOWV0g #SummerSleepTips #BestSleptSelf
National Sleep Foundation Releases Recommendations to Be Your Best Slept Self® This Summer - National Sleep Foundation
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Drowsy driving starts early for teen drivers, who already are at high risk for crashes. Educating teens and parents to get the sleep they need before driving can keep everyone safe on the road. #NationalSafetyMonth #SleepFirst #DriveAlert https://bit.ly/4aqJH7d
It’s Time to Talk to Teens About Drowsy Driving - National Sleep Foundation
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💪 Want to be your Best Slept Self®? You’re on the right path if you get between 7-9 hours of sleep at night, like most adults need. Beyond quantity, quality is important too. In fact, the quality of your sleep can be a game changer. 😴 ➡️ Scroll through to check out these slides then head over to our website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3vWA9C5
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The American Heart Association has included sleep on their Life’s Essential 8 checklist for good health. AHA echoes NSF’s guidelines that most adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Sleep is critical to heart health. Plus, if you have a sleep disorder you could have a higher chance of developing heart disease. Learn about the connection here: https://lnkd.in/g-RjZpB. #SleepHealth #HeartHeath
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How much sleep do teens need? What are the unique sleep schedule needs of teens? How can you help your teen set healthy sleep habits? Head over to our website for the answers to these burning questions and more: https://bit.ly/3Vi5UzF
What To Know about Teens and Sleep - National Sleep Foundation
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Happy Summer! ☀️ Today is the longest day of the year. This is great for one of NSF’s Best Slept Self® tips: spend time in bright light, like natural sunlight. Enjoy the extra daylight today and spend some time outdoors. It will help keep your circadian rhythm aligned and help you stay alert during the day. ☀️Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eokIE0
Good Light, Bad Light, and Better Sleep - National Sleep Foundation
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It’s National Safety Month and NSF wants all drivers to get the sleep they need before getting behind the wheel. NSF data shows 95% of teens consider drowsy driving risky, but they ranked other forms of impaired driving—like drunk, drugged, or distracted driving—as riskier. Learn how to keep yourself and others safe on the road. https://bit.ly/3VHIT9k
Put Sleep First. Drowsy Driving is Dangerous. - National Sleep Foundation
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