Sleep News and Information

Wearing socks to bed is one of those habits people feel strongly about. Some swear it helps them fall asleep faster, while others find it uncomfortable or unnecessary. Beyond personal preference, there is real science behind how warm feet affect sleep. Research shows that w...

Sleep and sex drive are more closely connected than many people realize. If you feel less interested in intimacy when you are tired, stressed, or not sleeping well, that is not a coincidence. Research shows that sleep directly influences hormones, energy levels, mood, and b...

People with extraordinary memory abilities are often described as having a photographic or eidetic memory. They can recall images, details, or scenes with remarkable clarity. This naturally raises an intriguing question. If someone had a photographic memory, would they reme...

Sleep is often described as a reset button for the brain, but research now suggests it may also be a protective factor against neurodegenerative disease. Over the past decade, scientists have uncovered compelling evidence that chronic sleep deprivation is associated with ch...

Sleep is often treated as optional, something to sacrifice for productivity or convenience. But a growing body of research suggests that consistently poor or insufficient sleep does more than make you tired. It may actually shorten your lifespan. Scientists have spent decad...

Most people think of sleep as a single block of rest, but in reality your night is made up of repeating sleep cycles that guide how your brain and body recover. These cycles determine how rested you feel in the morning, how well you think during the day, and how your long-t...

Most people know how many hours of sleep they are supposed to get. Seven to nine hours is often repeated as the gold standard. But many still wake up feeling tired, unfocused, or unrefreshed even after spending enough time in bed. That disconnect highlights an important tru...

Dreaming can feel vivid, emotional, and sometimes more real than waking life. You might see faces, feel fear or joy, or experience entire storylines while your body remains completely still. This raises a fascinating question that scientists have studied for decades: what p...

Most people think caffeine and napping don’t belong together, but science says otherwise. A “caffeine nap,” also known as a coffee nap, can increase alertness, boost energy, and improve cognitive performance more than either caffeine or napping alone. It sounds counterintui...

Lavender has been used for centuries as a natural calming remedy, but modern research now confirms what many people have always believed. The scent of lavender can help improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and support deeper relaxation. Whether used in a diffuser, pillow s...