Does sleeping with a fan cause back or neck pain?
It's often said that sleeping with a fan on can be the cause of neck or back pain. Is it an urban myth or is there some real scientific basis behind the claim? ... Read More...
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Here’s why all night study sessions are really bad for your grades
All night cramming before an exam is a common feature across campuses worldwide. But sleep deprivation has a catastrophic effect on our ability to store and lea... Read More...
How to fall asleep if you suffer from anxiety
Is there a link between sleep and anxiety? Can more sleep, or better sleep, help to reduce your day-to-day experience of anxiety?
The answer is yes! The pow... Read More...
10 easy action-points to improve your sleep today
Stress, insomnia, a demanding career, a toxic lifestyle, being ever connected to your phone, bad sleeping habits and a lot of other factors are causing even th... Read More...
Can Neanderthal man teach us anything about sleep in the 21st century?
In an extract from his latest book, Graydon Leigh gives his entertaining take on the evolutionary origins of sleep.
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Why bother sle... Read More...
The pros and cons of letting your pet share your bed
You may consider your cat or dog your best friend, but does that mean they should be sharing your bed too? What are the pros and cons of pets sleeping in our be... Read More...
How to turn your sleep into beauty sleep
Most of us would like to spend more time on our health and beauty regime. But too often life tends to get in the way and you don't always have time to do thi... Read More...
How sleep loss can start arguments at work
We all love hardworking employees, colleagues, or bosses. But sometimes there's just not enough time to get things done. So, to catch up on work, you sacrifi... Read More...
Growing up: How to sleep like the adult you are….
Leaving home, graduating, getting a job. How can good sleep help in these life-changing moments?
So you’ve graduated college, you’ve got a grown-up job, you ha... Read More...
5 new buzzwords of sleep. How many do you know?
Buzzwords: can’t live with ’em, can’t live without … actually, unless you’re a corporate climber looking to move the needle on your benchmark optics, you absolu... Read More...
Is ADHD really a sleep problem?
A new research initiative is looking into the association between ADHD and sleep problems.
Around 75% of children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivi... Read More...
This interactive map shows how sleep deprivation affects your body
Have you ever felt moody and irritable, finding it difficult to concentrate at work, and have a general feeling of tiredness? This may well have to do with your... Read More...