As we live in anxious times, a good night’s sleep may be a luxury to many people. The anxiety and stress we carry from responsibilities, deadlines, and relationships during the day can still find their way into our dreams. This phenomenon is known as “anxiety dreams”. Anxiety dreams and nightmares, though both unpleasant, are quite different from each other. Nightmare is a common experience among most people. Nightmares often involve vivid, threatening, and odd images that evoke fear or terror. Falling, getting chased, and monsters are some common nightmares. On the other hand, anxiety drea ..read more

Have you ever wondered what happens in your mind when you go to sleep? Some of you might think our mind shuts down and gets rest, just like our body does. But each night, as we close our eyes and go to sleep, our brain continues to be active. As it moves through various sleep stages, it creates the mysterious phenomenon of dreams. Dreams are more than just a recap of the day’s events; they are the result of our brain's complex activities during REM (or rapid eye movement) sleep. Let's learn more about the fascinating relationship between dreams and sleep, considering both the scientific perspe ..read more

Do you remember how you slept last night or the night before that? Sleeping seems to be such an uneventful activity that most people will forget about it the moment they get up. They don’t take pictures and look back on their sleep as one of their favorite memories. But sleep deserves much more of our attention! Almost one-third of our life is spent asleep. That’s many hundreds of thousands of hours. One way to keep track of our sleep is by keeping a sleep diary. In this post, we will tell you what it is and how it helps us improve our sleep as well as life quality. A sleep diary is a si ..read more

Everyone knows that all you need to lose weight is a healthy diet and an efficient workout routine, right? Wrong! Losing (and gaining) weight is much more complicated than that. Besides diet and exercise, which are constantly talked about on social media, there are also hormones, metabolism, and one other overlooked factor that plays a profound role in your weight management: sleep. Yes, sleep! The secret to losing those extra pounds and being able to fight those night-time cravings may be corrected with sleep. In this blog post, we're going to explain the science behind the connection between ..read more

Have you ever had a sleepover with a friend just to realize how different their sleep routine is? Some play music to fall asleep, others want complete silence. Some keep the lights on, others require total darkness. These subtle variations represent diverse ways of sleeping. On a higher level, bedtime rituals can vary significantly across different countries. As compared to other daytime activities like studying or eating, the cultural differences in sleep are not as easily observed. In this post, we hope to broaden your horizons by introducing some unique ways people are sleeping around the ..read more

If you’re an athlete or someone who wants to improve your physical performance, you need to read this. In this article we will talk about something that can take your game to a whole new level - the power of sleep! You might think that it's all about training harder or eating the right foods, but guess what? Sleep plays a key role in your athletic performance, too. So, let's lace up our sneakers and explore how sleep can help you sprint faster, jump higher, and, well, become a sporting legend. The Power of Recovery Picture this: you've just finished a killer workout. You pushed your body to ..read more

Tossing and turning at night, desperately trying to fall asleep, you look at the clock, and it’s already 2 AM. You know you have to wake up at 7 a.m.  It's a familiar battle that many of us can relate to, longing for the great feeling of sleep after a long day. In these moments, the use of sleeping pills can be tempting. They promise to bring you into a realm of seemingly restful sleep. But before you start utilizing them, it's time to look at the truth behind these “magic” pills. The Illusion of Sleep At first glance, sleeping pills might seem like the perfect fix, promising an escape f ..read more

Have you ever heard of sleep hygiene? Probably not, but when you search up things like “how to get good sleep”, all those tips that pop up such as not drinking caffeine before going to bed are part of good sleep hygiene! Just like oral hygiene is meant to keep your teeth in best shape, sleep hygiene is meant to get you the best sleep possible. Sleep hygiene is super important, and it’s the little things that can make big impacts! Strong sleep hygiene incorporates having a good physical environment, and also a daily routine that promotes consistent, uninterrupted sleep.  Without good slee ..read more

The Rewards of Sleep for Your Body Sleep, it’s a magical power that goes beyond just rest. As you sleep, your body goes on an unimaginable journey, strengthening itself to maintain good health. Sleep is why your immune system is strong enough to fight against the many germs and illnesses around you. Sleep is also the fuel source that allows your muscles to grow and repair, allowing you to maximize your athletic powers (Mayo Clinic, 2018)! On the other hand, insufficient sleep disrupts immune function by messing up the regulation of your hormones, increasing inflammation, and disrupting metabol ..read more