Founded in 2020, the Sleep Institute at Reykjavík University is a research center focused on exploring sleep and circadian rhythms. The institute brings together experts from various fields, including engineering, psychology, sports science, and computer science, encouraging collaboration across disciplines. It also partners with professionals from the education and healthcare sectors to support innovative research. With accessible facilities, the Sleep Institute provides a valuable space for those working on sleep-related studies, fostering new discoveries in the science of sleep.
Insomnia
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, defined as the inability to get enough sleep, even though the opportunity is there. The symptoms vary between[…]
Children and sleep apnea
Children’s sleep apnea can affect their health It is estimated that 1-5% of Icelandic children suffer from sleep apnea and even more from severe snoring[…]
Screen time and insomnia – Adolescents
This content was created by the National Sleep Foundation For teenagers, sleep plays a critical role in staying healthy, feeling happy, maintaining good grades, and[…]