Super Sleepers Aren’t Just A Myth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBB2m3scE0E While two-thirds of Americans admit that they don’t get enough sleep, a tiny fraction of people are thriving without it. These super sleepers can naturally function at a high level on less than 6 hours of sleep, while the rest of us don’t resemble our normal selves without 7-9 hours. Many people claim to […]
Sleeping Better While Keeping Your Waistline In Check
Making the commitment to sleep 7-9 hours every night can be a significant boost to your overall health and well-being. Studies have shown sleep deprivation is a sure way to pack on unwanted pounds, leading people to consume at least 500 calories more than people who have had sufficient sleep. Eating more healthy foods can […]
The Answers Behind Common Dreams and Symbols
The mystery of dreams is one that may never be solved as dreams are unique to an individual dreamer, yet they are a universal language. People may report having similar dreams, but the meanings behind them can be completely different depending on backgrounds and culture. However, there are common symbols and images in dreams that […]
The Psychological Effects Of Chronic Sleep Loss
Despite many past experiments that tried to prove that chronic sleep loss was safe, sleep deprivation can pose serious risks to your life. American record holder Randy Gardner, intentionally went without sleep for 264.5 hours, or 11 days and 24 minutes, in which he suffered hallucinations, moodiness, paranoia, and many other psychological effects. Though you […]
Disconnect To Reconnect With Sleep
It’s more than fair to say that most of us have a hard time keeping our hands off our digital devices. Emails and texts need to be responded to, movies need to be watched and photos need to be added to our Instagram. Our obsession with all things social media can easily diminish our relationship […]
What’s New In The World Of Animal Sleep
Studies: Find Link Between Sleep And Depression Risk
According to two new studies, the amount of sleep you get every night may have a significant effect on your risk for depression. Sleeping too little, and too much, was linked to depression in adults, while sleeping too little was linked to depression in adolescents. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, University of […]
6 Ways You Are Sabotaging Your Sleep
We need sleep throughout the entire journey of our lives, even though it’s easy to forget. It is recommended that adults sleep for 7-9 hours each night to be at their optimal performance and health levels. Older adults may adults may find that good sleep is more difficult to obtain with the interference of medications, […]
5 Things To Know About Your Mattress
According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, 92% of people believe that a comfortable mattress is important to a getting a good night of sleep. However, even though we spend one third of our lives sleeping, many of us haven’t equipped our bedrooms for the long haul. Studies have shown that the proper amount of […]