Sleep Innovation Laboratories
Advancing Human Potential
Through Sleep Innovation
We are pioneering a new approach to sleep science with the Sleep Innovation Laboratories, a visionary research initiative uniting science, technology and human performance to unlock the transformative power of sleep on brain health.
Coming in 2026, the Sleep Innovation Laboratories will be uniquely poised to bridge foundational neuroscience with real-world application. Spearheading this initiative is internationally acclaimed neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker, PhD.
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Read our September 2025 press release→
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What we already recognize about the intersection of sleep and brain health:
- COGNITIVE DECLINE: Sleeping 6 hours or less is associated with a 33% increased risk of dementia compared to those who sleep 7 hours or more.
- MENTAL HEALTH: Insomnia sufferers have a tenfold risk of developing depression compared to those who sleep well.
- HEART HEALTH: People sleeping less than 5-6 hours per night have a 45% increased risk of heart attack compared to those sleeping between 7 and 8 hours.
- METABOLIC HEALTH: Sleeping less than 6 hours per night consistently is linked to a 30% increased risk of obesity and significant disruption in blood sugar levels, contributing to diabetes.
- PHYSICAL RECOVERY: Deep sleep increases growth hormone release by 60-70%, an essential function to repair processes in the body.
- IMMUNE FUNCTION: Individuals who sleep less than 7 hours are about 3 times more likely to develop a cold than those who sleep 8 or more hours.
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Each day you'll receive a text message. In each message, there will be a very simple tip designed to optimize your sleep, along with a little bit about the science behind that sleep optimization, to help you set your path toward better sleep every night.