Proper Perspectives
Evidence-backed perspectives on the science of sleep to help you live well day in and day out.
The science behind how low iron levels affect sleep and overall wellness—and how supplementation can help.
Feb. 15, 2022
By Jacqueline Parisi & Adam Perlman, MD, MPH
Discover the benefits and trade-offs of these two natural sleep aids along with who they're best for.
Feb. 08, 2022
By Alice D. Hirschel
Cold weather and all that comes with it (dry air, comfort foods, lack of sunshine) can mess with your sleep. Here's what to do about it.
Feb. 01, 2022
By Jacqueline Parisi & Allison Siebern, PhD, CBSM
Tart cherries (and their juice) have been studied as natural sleep remedies shown to increase exogenous melatonin levels. Here's what you need to know.
Jan. 26, 2022
By Alice D. Hirschel
Yes, our genes can influence our sleep problems. But that doesn’t mean we’re powerless or predestined for poor sleep.
Jan. 18, 2022
By Jacqueline Parisi, Lauren Hoogs, NBC-HWC & Kelly O'Brien, NBC-HWC
Lifestyle changes and sleep habits to help your partner stop snoring so you can both get the better sleep you deserve.
Jan. 11, 2022
By Jacqueline Parisi & Allison Siebern, PhD, CBSM
When should my last meal be? Do I need to stop eating earlier if I have a big meal for dinner? We're answering it all.
Jan. 04, 2022
By Jacqueline Parisi & Allison Siebern, PhD, CBSM
Optimize your sleep—and overall health and well-being—with better quality, healthy sleep.
Dec. 28, 2021
By Jacqueline Parisi & Allison Siebern, PhD, CBSM
Label approval is not required to import or distribute a dietary supplement. And while the FDA still keeps a close eye on them, the responsibility is on the consumer to choose wisely.
Dec. 23, 2021
By Jacqueline Parisi & Alice D. Hirschel
Normal sleep cycles, oxygen levels, sleeping heart rate, amount of deep sleep, amount of REM sleep, amount of light sleep, total amount of sleep, and more.
Dec. 21, 2021
By Jacqueline Parisi, Kelly O'Brien, NBC-HWC & Lauren Hoogs, NBC-HWC
The science behind which wellness teas *actually* help you get a good night's sleep, and how.
Dec. 14, 2021
By Jacqueline Parisi & Alice D. Hirschel
When we tell you that Proper works, it’s in keeping with our science-forward ethos that we back it up with third-party data.
Dec. 07, 2021
By Kamiu Lee, Caci Massaro & Alice D. Hirschel