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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

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.

What Causes Sleep Paralysis? Find Out Here!

[related_articles] What Happens with Hypnopompic Sleep Paralysis? When you’re asleep, your body alternates between REM (rapid eye movement) and NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep. One cycle of REM and NREM sleep lasts about 90 minutes.

Here's How Much Sleep You Need To Be Healthy

But what exactly goes on in our bodies and minds while we are sleeping, and how much do we need to fuel a healthy and fulfilling life?

12 Things You Never Knew About Sleeping!

Sleep deprivation affects the young more than the old. According to studies, the energy of youth requires a lot of sleep too, and people of ages 18-24 are more strongly affected by a lack of sleep than older people are. 2. Even one hour more of sleep can help prevent traffic accidents.

Can't Sleep? Don't Let Stress Get to You!

There are different types of sleep: shallow sleep, in stages one and two, during which you are easily awakened. After which you have the deep sleep, stages three and four, also known as a slow-wave sleep. During REM sleep, your eyes dart around and dreams happen.

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.

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.

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.

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!

A Complete Visual Guide to Sleep Apnea

Good sleep is a true blessing - one that we don’t really appreciate until we suddenly wake up in the morning, but instead of being refreshed and full of energy, we’re all exhausted and grumpy without understanding why. If this sounds familiar, you may have sleep apnea.