Want Better Sleep? Try Sleeping Like Our Ancestors!
Roger Ekrich, a historian and author, in his book “At Day’s Close: Night in Times Past, gives his readers a mammoth 500 references of civilizations, from ancient to living, that practice what he calls “segmented sleep.”
Is Weekend Sleep as Good as Regular Sleep? Let's Check
Table of Contents Can You Make Up for Lost Sleep? How Does Sleep Affect the Cardiovascular System? How Many Extra Hours of Sleep Should You Get on the Weekend? Can a Nap Achieve the Same Result? Can You Make Up for Lost Sleep?
Sleeping Tips: Improve Your Most Important Sleep Stage
Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, also known as paradoxical sleep (PS) or desynchronized sleep, is one of the 4 stages of sleep that our body goes through every night. REM sleep helps keep your brain and body healthy and affects your mood, memory, and learning efficiency.
The Connection Between ADHD and Sleep
Is too little sleep connected to the onset of ADHD? The link is a very interesting one and may reveal a lot more about the nature of ADHD and new ways to fight its development. Is There a Connection Between ADHD and Lack of Sleep?
The Sleep Subway Car!
Pajamas, sleep masks, and earplugs were also provided as part of this unauthorized free service. The project took place on the above-ground N train in Astoria, Queens around midnight on a Sunday evening. The Sleep Subway Car! funny, video, gag A Gag or Just a Kind Deed?
15 Myths on Sleep DEBUNKED by Experts
How many of us ‘make up’ for lack of sleep during the weekend? Or believe that if we can’t fall asleep, all it takes to succeed is lying in bed with our eyes closed?
The Metabolic Harms of Irregular Sleep and Meals
Sleeping and eating are complicated activities. What we eat, how much we eat and how much we DON'T eat, affects us strongly. How much we sleep and in what hours affects us no less.
Sleep Walking Is Harder With 4 Legs...
Some nights, Bizkit just can't seem to sleep without acting out her dreams - running, chasing, barking and playing! Bizkit suffers no side effects of this condition, and her family is more amused than frightened of their dog's bizarre nightly behavior.
These Sleep Secrets Are Only Known to a Few...
Sleep represents up to one-third of our entire lives, so it’s intriguing to consider how little we really know about what actually happens when we’re asleep.
Can Sleep Deprivation Lead to Dementia?
It is often assumed that as we age, we need less sleep than the young. However, this is not the case. In fact, studies show that middle-aged people sleep less due to damage to the brain. Furthermore, many experts believe that people cannot get away with less sleep as they age.
Sleep Better: Tips for Seniors with Insomnia
Our sleep patterns often change as we age, making it more difficult to get a good night's sleep in our 50s and beyond. Insomnia and disrupted sleep are common problems among seniors, both of which can adversely affect their health and well-being.
The Connection Between Sleep and Mental Health
A lack of sleep is something everyone agrees is bad. But we tend to focus on temporary lack of sleep. What about people who don't sleep enough over a period of years? What happens to their faculties then?
A Little Secret to a Good Night's Sleep...
Sleep is a fragile thing, as many red-eyed insomniacs will tell you. The smallest change can mean significant differences in how well you fall asleep as well as how well you maintain that sleep. In either case - we end up tired and cranky the next day.
Why We Sleep: A Fascinating Lecture!
Professor Matthew Walker of the University of California, Berkeley is going to share with you the secrets of sleep - why do we REALLY need sleep? And what truly happens in our body and in our brain while we're sleeping. What does the body do that we need so bad?
Day and Night in the City that Never Sleeps!
This photography project takes one of the most well known and celebrated cities in the world, a city that never sleeps, and gives us, in one photo, a 24 hour look at the huge metropolitan. The photos are gorgeous and the concept is fascinating!
Expert Debunks the MOST Common Sleep Myths
Ravi Aysola is a Professor of Clinical Sleep Medicine at UCLA, and in this video by Wired, he’ll tackle the most common sleep myths, such as ‘Do we really need to sleep 7 hours every night?’ or ‘Can you sleep with your eyes open?’ among many others.
Oversleeping: How Much Sleep is Too Much?
Specifically, both short sleep durations (less than 6 hours) and long sleep durations (more than 9 hours) have been linked to higher incidences of type 2 diabetes.
Animal Dreams: The Funny Ways Animals Sleep
Animals sleep in all kinds of crazy ways, from standing on one foot to letting only a part of their brain "sleep" at a time. In this humor-filled video, we're going to explore some animals with fascinating, silly and downright bizarre ways they sleep.
The Many Strange and CUTE Ways Animals Sleep…
Have you ever wondered if elephants sleep? What about insects? Do they doze off at night as well? The truth is that animals sleep in the most extraordinary ways. You might be shocked to see an owl taking a nap.
A Lack of Sleep Can Cause These Detrimental Effects
Some people believe sleep is required more by our minds than actually by our bodies. On the other hand, some think they need very little sleep to function. If anyone asks you about it - just show them this video.
Are You Sleeping Correctly? It's Time to Find Out...
Everyone deserves to get a good night's sleep, but unfortunately many people end up going with little to no sleep night after night. If you want to assess how great the quality of your sleep is, simply answer the 14 questions below, and you'll find out soon enough. Do you have a regular bedtime?
Going to Sleep With a Baby May Be a Mistake...
Funny: Mother Falls Asleep With Baby cute, funny, video, mother, baby, adorable, sleep This funny video shows what happens when you fall asleep next to a baby...
A Guide to Sleep Deprivation and Better Napping
We always hear about how many hours we need to sleep, that a sleep cycle is 1.5 hours and to time our sleep accordingly - But did you know that your sleeping position can directly help you deal with various pains and irritations?
Difficulty Sleeping? Eat These Foods Before Bed
Lack of sleep can ruin a lot of things: our mood, our patience, our focus and our sense of enjoyment in life. We've all had those sleepless nights.
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