Sleep myths are everywhere, and let’s be honest—some of us might still follow the advice we heard once in passing, but was it ever true? These misconceptions could be messing with your rest, so let’s set the record straight on five big ones. ❌ Myth: “Drinking coffee in the afternoon won’t affect your sleep.” ✅ […]
3 Sleep Tips from Our CEO for Sleep Awareness Month
Good sleep doesn’t come easily for everyone, and simply closing your eyes and hoping for the best isn’t the answer—it’s about aligning with your circadian rhythms to set yourself up for success. For Sleep Awareness Month, our CEO, Olivia Walch, shares three simple but powerful ways to improve your sleep using circadian science. 1. Light […]
What’s a Chronotype (And Why Should You Care)?
Are you the type to jump out of bed at 5 AM, ready to take on the day, or do you hit snooze until the last possible moment? Your chronotype might explain why. According to the Munich Chronotype Questionnaire, your chronotype is based on the midpoint of your sleep on days you don’t have to […]
Naps: Good or Bad?
Who doesn’t love a good nap? Well, that depends—some people swear by them, while others fear it could disrupt their sleep. So, is napping a genius life hack or a snoozy mistake? The truth is, like with anything involving your circadian rhythms, it’s not that simple. Whether a nap works for you depends on your […]
Why Life Is Harder for Night Owls: A Look at the Evidence
If you’re a night owl and feel like the world is designed for early birds, you’re not imagining it. Research shows that late chronotypes face challenges that early risers don’t. Here’s a quick overview of some of what we know. Academic Disadvantages For evening types, the traditional 9-to-5 world of academics can be an uphill […]
Embracing the Power of Circadian Rhythms for a Healthier New Year
January is the ultimate “new year, new me” season. So, it’s a great time to think about fresh habits. That’s why I wanted to drop this little reminder: syncing up with your circadian rhythms can boost your health and energy. Why? Because these rhythms play a big role in everything from when we feel awake […]
Discover the Science of Circadian Rhythms with Arcascope CEO Olivia Walch
SLEEP GROOVE isn’t just another sleep book. Written by Olivia Walch, Arcascope’s CEO, it offers readers an accessible and entertaining tour of the complexities of circadian rhythms and sleep. The book breaks down advanced concepts with easy-to-understand explanations, using humorous analogies, eye-catching illustrations, and comics to guide readers through the often misunderstood machinery of their […]
Maximizing light is not the goal for health
Imagine it’s summer, and you live way up north. The sun is up for 22 hours of the day. Sunlight is good for sleep, right? Your sleep must be great. Except, no. It sucks. And the reason it sucks isn’t just because it’s hard to sleep when it’s bright outside (people in northern latitudes know […]
Yet another blog about permanent Daylight Saving Time
Let’s start with a couple obvious things. If you lived in a bunker, and you never ever saw the sun, the choice between permanent Daylight Saving Time and permanent Standard Time would really not matter to you. We could just pick one and roll with it, and you would continue to be a person who lives […]
Give Your Circadian Rhythms the Gift of Sunlight This Holiday Season
Did you know that during a typical workday, you get far less light exposure than you would outdoors? That’s because indoor lighting is no match for the brightness of natural sunlight, and this difference has a big impact on your body’s internal clock (aka your circadian rhythms). This matters because your circadian rhythms rely on […]