Could a Sleep Tracker App Help? 

Many people have experimented with sleep-tracking tools—wearable devices or mobile apps—that can offer insights into the quality of sleep. A 2023 survey found that more than 75% of those who have tried these devices found them beneficial. Talk to your doctor about your sleep quality and follow what is recommended, but here are a few sleep app tips: 1) Don’t rely entirely on sleep trackers for assessing sleep quality. They might create undue stress or anxiety if the data suggests poor sleep. This could reduce sleep quality further. 2) Don’t check sleep data in the middle of the night, for those same reasons. 3) Don’t rely solely on the data—it could overlook other factors affecting your sleep, including stress, diet, or health issues. 4) Use a sleep tracker as a supportive tool, not the last word on diagnosing a condition. For a complete picture, talk with your doctor and/or a sleep medicine physician to whom you might be referred. Learn more at from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.   
 

1/25/2024