Explainer: What are Parasomnias?
Parasomnias are a subset of sleep disorders that include some bizarre, mysterious and frightening conditions.
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Marijuana: sleep aid or sleep stealer?
Marijuana has been shown to be an effective sleep aid for many, but the relationship between cannabis and sleep is complex.
Prohibition and legalisation
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Science or myth: Does food really affect our dreams?
Does cheese cause nightmares? Do spicy foods give you psychedelic dreams? Are there any the facts behind the folklore?
It is not uncommon for us to lay the rap... Read More...
This theory says dreaming is like a practice for real life
Research suggests dreams are a form of 'imaginative play' - a safe place where we can rehearse our thoughts and actions without real-life consequences.
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The definitive guide to sleep tracking in 2018
Everything you need to know about sleep tracking, including a round-up of the top wearable and bedside sleep tracking devices in 2018 The rise of sleep track... Read More...
These 7 nutrients will help you sleep better
Healthy sleep goes hand in hand with healthy food. Check out these seven essential nutrients for better sleep.
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Should we be sending kids to school at 5am?
Start School Later is a campaign to improve early school hours, in order to improve the health, safety and well-being of students. We talked to Phyllis Payne to... Read More...
In-conversation: How do you feel about your sleep tracker?
A new research project is examining user perceptions of sleep tracking technology. We spoke to doctoral researcher Ruth Ravichandran about sleep tracking and he... Read More...
Night terrors are not the same thing as nightmares
Rob Lindeman demystifies childhood night terrors and explains how best to manage them
Lily is an otherwise happy and healthy 3 ½ year old girl. She’s the only ... Read More...
10 science-based reasons you need to be taking a nap
It's difficult for most of us to squeeze a nap in these days. Although the world has embraced siesta culture for thousand of years, in the modern era, daylight ... Read More...
Sleeping alone or sharing a bed: what’s the difference for your health?
Sleep science largely focuses on individual sleep behaviour. But how do bed-partners influence your sleep quality?
An estimated 60% of us share a bed with some... Read More...
Daniel Schoonover – creating the ultimate lucid dreaming headband
Sleep Junkies talks to Daniel Schoonover, inventor of the Aurora, the world's first sleep tracking and dream augmentation headband.
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