Sleep News and Information

If your head hits the pillow and you’re out in under five minutes, you might think that’s a sign of great sleep. But sleep researchers suggest the opposite may be true. Falling asleep too quickly could actually be a red flag that your body is severely sleep-deprived and try...

If you've ever noticed that everything feels a little more painful after a rough night’s sleep, you're not imagining it. Research has consistently shown that sleep deprivation can significantly lower your pain tolerance, making everyday aches feel more intense and harder to...

Have you ever woken up to someone telling you that you had a full conversation in your sleep or maybe you’ve caught someone else muttering in the middle of the night? Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is a common but puzzling phenomenon that affects people across all ages. Whil...

If you've ever woken up from a terrifying dream or watched a child scream in their sleep without waking up, you've likely witnessed either a nightmare or a night terror. Though both are unsettling, they are quite different in origin, behavior, and how they affect the sleepe...

Sleepwalking can feel like something out of a dream literally. You might wake up and find objects out of place, crumbs in your bed, or stories from others about strange things you did while you were fast asleep. But why do some people sleepwalk? And what does science say ab...

Napping isn't just for kids it's a science backed tool for boosting alertness, memory, and overall brain function. In fact, according to NASA research, a 26-minute nap may be the perfect length to restore mental clarity and combat fatigue without grogginess. This idea has g...

Sleep is a biological necessity, not a luxury. Every mammal on Earth is hardwired to sleep, and most follow predictable patterns based on their environment, predators, and internal body clocks. Yet humans possess a curious ability that sets us apart from the rest of the ani...

For generations, the advice to “count sheep” has been a go to suggestion for anyone struggling to fall asleep. The image is iconic fluffy white sheep leaping over a fence, one by one, lulling you into slumber. But does this time-honored mental trick actually work, or is it ...

Have you ever woken up knowing you had a dream but couldn’t recall a single detail? You’re not alone. Forgetting dreams is one of the most common sleep mysteries people experience. While dreams can feel vivid and emotionally intense during the night, they often fade like mi...

When it comes to sleep science, there are plenty of odd facts that highlight just how complex and fascinating the human body really is. One particularly strange discovery? You can’t sneeze while you’re asleep. That’s right even if your nose is tickled by dust or allergens, ...