• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 15th, 2015
We Humans Have Been Sleeping 6.5 Hours a Night for Ages

We Humans Have Been Sleeping 6.5 Hours a Night for Ages

Our ancestors didn't get much sleep either, study finds

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 7th, 2015
Sleep on Your Side to Improve Brain Function, Cut Alzheimer's Risk

Sleep on Your Side to Improve Brain Function, Cut Alzheimer's Risk

Sleeping in a side position benefits the brain, study finds

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 27th, 2015
New Insights into How Sleeping Benefits Memory

New Insights into How Sleeping Benefits Memory

It's easier to remember things after a good night's sleep

Mandatory Nap Time Instituted in the Town of Ador in Spain

Mandatory Nap Time Instituted in the Town of Ador in Spain

Residents must remain perfectly silent between 2 and 5 p.m.

Watch: A Day in the Life of Your Body, As Explained by Science

Watch: A Day in the Life of Your Body, As Explained by Science

Video shows how your body changes over the course of a day

Super Cool Photos Show How Giraffes Sleep

Super Cool Photos Show How Giraffes Sleep

Giraffes aren't the most elusive of creatures, even so many have no idea what they look like when they sleep

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 5th, 2015
Breathing Technique Promises to Put You to Sleep in 60 Seconds Flat

Breathing Technique Promises to Put You to Sleep in 60 Seconds Flat

The 4-7-8 breathing technique, pioneered by one Dr. Andrew Weil, is said to do a great job of calming the nervous system

19-Year-Old Collapses to the Ground Whenever She Laughs or Gets Angry

19-Year-Old Collapses to the Ground Whenever She Laughs or Gets Angry

Jodie Kelly is suffering from a rare condition that causes her muscles to weaken when she experiences strong emotions

Exploding Head Syndrome More Common than Assumed

Exploding Head Syndrome More Common than Assumed

Study finds this condition affects 18% of young people, the bad news is existing treatments are not all that great

Power Naps Work Wonders for Your Memory, Researchers Say

Power Naps Work Wonders for Your Memory, Researchers Say

Study reveals short naps lasting 45 to 60 minutes improve memory performance to a considerable extent

Egg-Shaped Pod Lets You Sleep Whenever, Wherever

Egg-Shaped Pod Lets You Sleep Whenever, Wherever

The pod is the brainchild of a young lady who is now a student at the School of Visual Arts in New York, US

Watch: Viral Video Shows Humpback Whale Sleeping in the Ocean

Watch: Viral Video Shows Humpback Whale Sleeping in the Ocean

The marine mammal eventually wakes up, swims to the surface for a breath of fresh air, and then moves away

Man Sues ESPN for $10M After Being Filmed Sleeping During Yankees Game

Man Sues ESPN for $10M After Being Filmed Sleeping During Yankees Game

Andrew Rector claims announcers Dan Shulman and John Kruk caused him emotional distress

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 30th, 2013
Trees Are Getting Sleepier as the Planet Warms

Trees Are Getting Sleepier as the Planet Warms

The hotter our planet gets, the later trees will wake up from their winter sleep

Watch: Baby Panda Desperately Tries to Wake Up Its Mom

Watch: Baby Panda Desperately Tries to Wake Up Its Mom

Unfortunately for the cub, its mom just wants to sleep

Sleeping Dogs Compilation Video Goes Viral

Sleeping Dogs Compilation Video Goes Viral

This video makes you wish you knew what these dogs are dreaming about

Children with Behavioral Problems Are More Likely to Snore, Study Says

Children with Behavioral Problems Are More Likely to Snore, Study Says

Hyperactivity, depression and inattention are hinted at by loud, persistent snoring

 
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