Sarah Shoen
Contributing Writer
Biography
Sarah Shoen is a journalist and writer with experience across print, broadcast, and digital media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno and has worked in newspaper reporting, broadcast news, and magazine publishing.
As a contributing writer for Sleep Foundation, Sarah has researched and reported on a wide range of sleep topics, including sleep disorders, sleep hygiene, sleep science, and emerging research.
Biphasic Sleep
Biphasic sleep describes sleeping in two segments a day. Learn about potential benefits and drawbacks,…
Do Lucid Dream Masks Work?
Curious about lucid dream masks? Discover how these devices work, what the evidence says, and…
How to Go to Sleep Earlier
Whether you want to get more sleep, wake up earlier, or change your nighttime routine,…
Is Sleeping on Your Stomach Bad?
Sleeping on your stomach can lead to back, neck, and shoulder pain. Learn how to…
How to Find a Sleep Doctor Near You
If you are having trouble falling or staying asleep, seeing a sleep specialist might help.…
Why Do I Keep Waking Up at Night?
Is waking up at the same time each night normal? Learn more about potential reasons…
Starfish Sleeping Position
The starfish sleeping position may be uncommon, but this sleep position offers potential benefits. Learn…
Do Melatonin Sleep Patches Help You Fall Asleep?
Melatonin patches are a type of adhesive patch you apply to your skin before you…
Sleep Solutions for Working From Home
More people are working from home since the pandemic started. But they are not necessarily…
Sleep Apnea May Increase Risk of COVID-19 Severity
Researchers have found that those with obstructive sleep apnea are more likely to suffer from…
Noise During Sleep Affects Your Heart, Study Finds
A new study examines the effect that chronic noise pollution during our sleep has on…
FDA Warns Against Certain At-Home Cleaners for Your CPAP Machine
Keeping your CPAP machine clean is essential, but using an at-home cleaning device could worsen…
Wildfires and Smoke: How to Protect Your Sleep
The raging wildfires in the western United States aren’t just a threat to nature and…
Can Tracking Your Child’s Sleep Give a Look Into Their Upcoming Day?
Can a sleep tracker inform parents about their child’s upcoming day? Editor-in-Chief Elise Chahine tests…
New Study Shows Insomnia More Common in COVID-19 Survivors
Does COVID-19 have long-lasting effects? New research shows survivors are more likely to experience neurological…