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Crescent joins forces with BetterUp

We’re thrilled to announce the next step in our journey: Crescent is being acquired by BetterUp, the human transformation company that drives peak performance in individuals and organizations through world-class coaching and content.

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FAQ's for Crescent Clients

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Sleep tech

How to Interpret Your Wearable Data & Sleep Scores

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Sleep health

Adenosine: the link between sleep, exercise and caffeine.

Sleep health

Does Tryptophan in Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Why does turkey make you sleepy? You've finished your Thanksgiving meal and now you're ready for a nice nap. Is the bird to blame?

Sleep health

Why Do We Have Daylight Saving (*not Savings) Time?

7 in 10 Americans hate resetting their clocks twice a year. So how did this unpopular tradition come about?

Cognitive performance

Breathing exercises for sleep, stress and relaxation: The link between deep breathing and the parasympathetic nervous system

From our friends at Othership: a guide to how breathwork can improve your sleep, stress, and recovery, and the science behind how deep breathing influences your autonomic nervous system!

Sleep health

How does Alcohol Impact Your Sleep?

Alcohol has a sedative effect that someone might mistake as relaxing or helpful with sleep, but from a physiological perspective that is not the case.

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Getting started

How coaching can help improve your sleep

Physical performance Featured

Ultimate Guide for Athletes: Sleep & Exercise, Training, and Recovery

More and more athletes at the top of their game are relying on a performance-enhancing — drug free — supplement: healthy, restful sleep.

Sleep health

The Stages of Sleep: What Happens During Each

Most people have heard of REM or NREM sleep. Fewer know how each stage of sleep contributes to well being, or how sleep stages work together. In this guide, you'll learn about the stages of sleep, and how they contribute to the recovery of your brain and body.

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Guide to Sleep Trackers: Sleep Experts Review, Compare, and Test Top Sleep Trackers

We help you decipher how some of the top sleep trackers perform and identify the most useful information you’ll get from each device.

Sleep health

What is sleep apnea, what are the symptoms, and how to take action

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. What are the symptoms and risks of sleep apnea? How do you treat and manage sleep apnea?

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Exercise Recovery Formula

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Apple Watch OS9's New Sleep Stages: How Good Is It and What It Means for Your Sleep

Sleep experts review Apple Watch's sleep stages tracking feature in the new WatchOS9. How good is the data and what you should know

Spotlights

Sleeping like Olympians: Dr. Amy Bender Wants to Awaken the Champion in You

This sleep scientist and elite athlete has implemented sleep optimization strategies for Canadian Olympic and pro sports teams. She's now turning her attention to the rest of us.

Sleep health

Sleep and Oral Health

Brushing your teeth may be part of your nighttime routine, but are there more connections between sleep and oral health?

Protocol guides

Protocol: Morning Sunlight

Getting outside in the morning (even if it's cloudy) puts a halt to melatonin production, and boosts serotonin which gives you a boost for your day! Our internal clocks...

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Protocol: Sleep Environment Clean-up

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Protocol: Consistent Morning wake time and routine

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Protocol: Rebalancing Your Negative Thoughts

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Protocol: Daily Wrap Up Exercise

Cognitive performance

Guide to Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and how to get started

NSDR helps slow down your thought-flow and brain wave frequency, allowing your brain and body to rest deeply. It can help with sleep, stress, anxiety ... and even learning.

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Protocol: Relaxation Response Meditation

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Protocol: Magnesium Supplementation