The February 2016 issue of Consumer Reports features a cover story and related articles focusing on sleep, sleeplessness and sleep aids, noting that Americans tend to be working longer hours and sleeping less.

Sleep experts including AASM President Dr. Nathaniel Watson and AASM member Dr. Shalini Paruthi provide insight on topics such as the effects of sleep loss, the limits of sleep trackers, and the best way to get help for a sleep problem.

Additional articles in the special series address other subjects including the natural way to fall asleep, sleeping pills, melatonin, blue light blockers, and white noise smartphone apps.