#sleep-research tag

What Are Dreams Made Of?

Dreams are self-generated, altered states of consciousness composed of sensory, cognitive, and affective processes that reflect waking sensory experiences and can be positive or negative.

Medicine

fromHarvard Gazette

Local fun, a beach retreat, and a treat for your brain - Harvard Gazette

Community gatherings, seaside getaways, and prioritizing sleep support family bonding, recreation, and restoration.

#sleep

fromHarvard Gazette

Public health

Are you getting enough sleep? Probably not. - Harvard Gazette

Roam Research

Scientists reveal why you should NEVER hit the snooze button

fromHarvard Gazette

Public health

Are you getting enough sleep? Probably not. - Harvard Gazette

Roam Research

Scientists reveal why you should NEVER hit the snooze button

more#sleep

#lucid-dreaming

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fly around or make out with your crush: how to start lucid dreaming

Lucid dreaming allows people to realize they are dreaming and deliberately control dream content to perform impossible actions like flying or shape-shifting.

Mindfulness

Major breakthrough reveals new state of consciousness

Lucid dreaming represents a unique state of consciousness distinct from regular dreams and wakefulness.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Fly around or make out with your crush: how to start lucid dreaming

Mindfulness

Major breakthrough reveals new state of consciousness

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Pets

3 months ago

My pet sleeps all day and all night. Is that normal?

Pet sleep varies widely by species, age, environment, and personality, with dogs often resting 40–80% of the day and no single optimal sleep amount.

Science

fromNature

6 months ago

'Stealth flippers' helped this extinct mega-predator stalk its prey

Temnodontosaurus had adaptations for stealth hunting, revealed through analysis of its fossil remains.

6 months ago

Men DON'T sleep through the sound of a baby crying, experts reveal

The researchers monitored 142 non-parents while they slept and recorded how often they woke up in response to the sound of a baby crying.

Parenting

Education

fromPsychology Today

Are Early School Start Times Harmful for Kindergarteners?

Early school start times negatively affect sleep and health for young children.

fromenglish.elpais.com

Science suggests sleep can spark inspiration

Anika Lowe, lead author of the research, stated that the brain becomes more plastic and receptive to new ideas during the N2 sleep phase.

Mindfulness

Health

Study FINALLY settles the debate on whether cheese prompts nightmares

Eating cheese before bed significantly increases the likelihood of nightmares, especially with brie.

Cheese can affect sleep quality due to its nutritional composition.

Mental health

fromwww.npr.org

Stuck on a problem? Take a nap!

Short naps can enhance insights and lead to 'eureka' moments during complex tasks.

Startup companies

fromPsychology Today

Spark Your Creativity With a Nap

Napping can enhance creativity by providing insight during the transition to sleep.

Get by on three hours sleep? You might have 'short sleeper syndrome'

Our bodies continue to work when we go to bed, detoxifying themselves and repairing damage... they can just perform at a higher level than we can.

Mental health

fromBusiness Insider

The US military wants to help its pilots and other warfighters sleep better - but also stay awake when it matters most

Lack of sleep can have disastrous consequences for the DoD. A report found that lack of sleep contributed to military safety mishaps and multiple deaths.

Wearables

Mental health

fromwww.npr.org

fromwww.independent.co.uk

What sleep experts say about kids and melatonin

Parents are increasingly using melatonin to help their children sleep better, amid concerns about their lack of sleep.

OMG science

Teenagers who sleep longer and earlier are likely to do better at tests, study finds

Consistent, quality sleep significantly enhances cognitive performance in adolescents.

Parenting