When asked about the subjects of their most frequent nightmares, the responses of 2,000 people to AmeriSleep revealed falling, being chased, and death to be among the top three answers. According to experts at Psychology Today, dreaming can occupy over two hours of…
As we navigate through daily life, it’s easy to overlook how essential sleep is to our health, as we can often spend many nights without receiving adequate sleep. Conducting research on the purpose and benefits of sleep has become increasingly…
Considering we sleep about a third of our lives away, it should really be no surprise that we’ve told ourselves plenty of myths and stories about sleep — from the Greek god of sleep Hypnos to the folklore character of the…
Valerian is an herb native to certain parts of Asia and many parts of Europe. It has been used as a sleep aid since ancient Greek and Roman times (via WebMD). It can be found today as herbal supplements or…
Use of the sleep-aid supplement melatonin for children has grown over the course of the last nine years, reports the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. While thought to be a more natural alternative to prescription sleep-aids, this doesn’t mean supplements…
Sleeping naked is good for your self-confidence and can promote feelings of closeness with your partner. These are probably claims you’ve already heard. But did you know that there are other surprising things that happen when you start sleeping naked?…
As it turns out, getting enough quality sleep on a regular basis is crucial to your overall health. That’s because sleep is an essential function that allows both your mind and body to rest and recharge. Without it, your body…
A major inconvenience that comes with pregnancy is sleep disturbances that prevent an expecting mother from getting the rest she needs. As a result of increased anxiety and hormonal changes, it’s common for women to experience insomnia during their pregnancy…
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night to find your partner muttering nonsense in their sleep? Or had them tell you in the morning that you carried on a conversation mid-snooze? Sleep talking is a disorder…
You might think the world is divided into two definitive categories: those who consider themselves to be morning people, and those who don’t. However, if you find yourself in the former category and have a hard time jump-starting your day,…