Editorial Policy

Our Editorial Principles

MySleepCycles.com, operated by Health Hub Academy, is built on a foundation of trust. We believe that sleep health information should be accessible, accurate, and free from commercial bias. This editorial policy outlines the standards we hold ourselves to when creating, reviewing, and updating our content and calculators.

Accuracy

• Claims are checked against published sleep research and consensus bodies, including the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), the NHS, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
• Statistics are linked to original sources where possible.
• We don't invent or round figures to make a point land harder. Accuracy matters more than sensationalism.

Independence

• We don't sell supplements, mattresses, or sleep gadgets.
• We accept no payment for article placement or product mentions.
• Any future affiliate relationships will be disclosed clearly at the top of the article concerned.

Corrections Policy

Mistakes happen. When they do, we correct them promptly. We mark corrections clearly at the top of the article with a date explaining what was changed.

To report a correction, please contact us.

Source Standards

• Primary sources preferred: We rely on peer-reviewed studies, clinical trials, and national health guidelines.
• Secondary sources: Information from reputable health publishers and academic institutions is acceptable when primary sources are too dense for general audiences.
• Excluded sources: Forums, anecdotal accounts, and supplement marketing pages are never used as factual sources.

Author Attribution

• All articles are reviewed by the Health Hub Academy editorial team before publication.
• The author or reviewer is listed on every article to ensure accountability.

Update Policy

• Foundational articles and calculators are reviewed at least annually to ensure they align with the latest sleep science consensus.
• A "Last updated" date is displayed on every article and calculator page.

What We Will Never Do

• Make medical diagnoses.
• Recommend stopping or altering prescribed medical treatments.
• Use scare tactics or clickbait to drive traffic.