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Eight Sleep's Clinical Team advances the science behind sleep fitness, translating research and data into actionable insights that help members recover faster and perform at their best. Comprised of professionals with backgrounds in sleep science, research, and data analysis, the team conducts studies and collaborates across disciplines to bridge science and technology—powering Eight Sleep’s mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep.


Contributed by Emma Cary, B.S. Ever wonder how the Pod can measure your heart rate and breathing without you wearing anything? The secret lies in the ultra-sensitive sensors built right into the Pod. These sensors are so powerful that they can even pick up your pet’s heartbeat if they curl up on your bed. Key […]
November 11, 2025
Contributed by Elias Malek, Ph.D. The truth about phone use before bed: it’s not what you’re viewing, it’s how hooked you are. “Put your phone down one hour before bed”, “use blue light blocking glasses”, “banish screens from the bedroom entirely!” If you’ve tried to improve your sleep by changing your pre-bed phone use habits, […]
November 11, 2025
Contributed by Bree Wilhite, PhD, MPH (Marathoner and 3x Boston Marathon Qualifier) You’ve survived the long runs, the speed work, the 5 AM wake-ups. Your training plan is tapered, your playlist is ready, and your race-day outfit has been tested more times than you’d like to admit. But there’s one performance factor that deserves as […]
October 30, 2025