Should you use a sleep tracker?

Sleep trackers can offer very useful information about your overall health and sleep quality. But the AMOUNT of data contained in trackers and apps can be incredibly overwhelming. Heart rate, sleep stages, HRV, awakenings, sleep onset… what does it all mean?

Sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus cuts through the noise and tells you the THREE data points you should pay the most attention to. He also gives his thoughts on the overall accuracy of sleep trackers and the one thing you should use with any good tracker.

For Dr. Breus' tips for maximizing your sleep, watch our video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?vtmefMWAdAJw&t

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0:00 The benefits of a sleep tracker
0:30 Are they correct?
1:12 Times falling asleep and waking up
1:38 Number of wake-ups
2:07 Stages of sleep
2:51 Keep a sleep diary

Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and double-certified sleep expert. He has been practicing since 1999 and has helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted more than 1,000 interviews with the press and public.

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