sleep cycles Posts

What Is Deep Sleep and How Much of It Do You Need?

We’ve discussed the topic of how much sleep you need and sleep deprivation , as well as the best sleep positions , but the topic we’d like to focus your attention to today is sleep cycles, and deep sleep in particular, because it turns out that it’s not enough to sleep a specific amount of time each

The Scientific Reason Why Some Can’t Sleep Without a Fan

The Noise-Canceling Power of Sleep Spindles Researchers say the soundness of our sleep depends on our individual brain cycles, and to be even more precise, to a phenomenon known as sleep spindles.

How Blue Light Really Affects Your Sleep and Health

You may have heard about the negative impacts screen time has on sleep and fatigue (lack of sleep in itself may contribute to the causation of other health concerns like obesity, diabetes, etc). But what’s in those lumens that could affect our bodies that way?

14 Beautiful Examples of the Cycle of Life

Take a look at the life cycles of different living things in the pictures below. These include amazing transformations of plants, fruits, vegetables, and even insects. 1. The life cycle of a strawberry. Image source: shredd77 2. The blueberry life cycle. Image source: shredd77 3.

The Life Cycle of the Butterfly - Fascinating!

The Life Cycle of the Butterfly - Fascinating! nature, animals, insects, butterfly, moth A rare look into the various stages of what it takes to become a butterfly!

How to Stop the Cycle of Guilt Between Generations

If this cycle is repeated over and over, the child grows up constantly feeling ashamed and guilty. Such people constantly doubt their own actions and have low self-esteem. In adulthood, guilt-tripping may seem to yield a positive effect - at the surface.

8 Surprisingly Wonderful Benefits of Cycling for Seniors

In fact, studies have shown that cycling can slow the aging process! Let’s find out a little more about the many benefits of cycling for seniors. See Also: 4 Aerobic Exercises that Can Help You Shed the Fat Off 1.

Having Trouble Sleeping? These 6 Apps Are For You!

Apps That’ll Give You a More Wholesome Rest Your daily night’s rest is broken up into several sleep cycles. Research has shown that repeatedly missing sleep or keeping an inconsistent sleep schedule can mess with your overall rest.

Study Finds Nicotine and Alcohol, Not Coffee, Harm Sleep

Everybody knows that a cup of coffee before sleep will keep you awake, and a glass of red wine will put you away, but a new study by the Sleep Research Society reveals that while red wine may make you drowsy, it comes at a steep price to your sleep quality.

Want Better Sleep? Try Sleeping Like Our Ancestors!

When it comes down to sleeping, it’s safe to say that we all go about it in a different way.

What Causes Sleep Paralysis? Find Out Here!

When Does Sleep Paralysis Usually Occur? Sleep paralysis occurs at one of two times. If it occurs while you’re falling asleep, it’s known as hypnagogic or predormital sleep paralysis. If it occurs as you’re waking up, it’s known as hypnopompic or postdormital sleep paralysis.

7 Silent Signs of Sleep Apnea in Adults and Children

People who suffer from sleep apnea experience restless nights, even without knowing it, and eventually wake up tired as if they didn’t sleep properly - because they truly haven’t. 7 Silent signs of sleep apnea 1.