Sleeping on a problem might be more powerful than we ever imagined. Neuroscientists at Northwestern University have shown that dreams can actually be nudged in specific directions — and those dream ...

Source: Amy/Pixabay It goes without saying (recognizing I’m about to say it…) that sleep is important. Sleep is a basic requirement for life and is the cornerstone of physical and mental health, ...

Officially, perimenopause marks the transition into menopause. Unofficially? It ushers in a chapter that is physically and emotionally challenging for many women. During these years, hormones begin to ...

We all miss out on sleep now and then, but if you’re consistently losing out on shut-eye, it could lead to a health problem called sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation means you’re not getting enough ...

While it should be as easy as breathing, sleep can evade us, despite our best efforts to get a good night's rest. However, there's hope that you can break your negative sleep patterns. Processing ...

Everyone has heard that it's vital to get seven to nine hours of sleep a night, a recommendation repeated so often it has become gospel. Get anything less, and you are more likely to suffer from poor ...

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You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even ...

Sleep debt, also known as sleep deficit, sounds a little menacing. What is sleep debt, though? It doesn’t have anything to do with money loans or the economy. Sleep debt is basically another way of ...

You may have come across the term 'gaslighting' while casually scrolling on TikTok or in an Instagram infographic, and wondered if it's happening you. The origins of the word 'gaslight' come from a ...