While people joke about falling into a “food coma,” the scientific term is postprandial somnolence, loosely translated from the original Latin as “sleepiness after eating.” While it’s tempting to nap […]
How To Stop Going To Bed Late At Night (Bedtime Procrastination)
If you avoid going to bed at night, your mental and physical well-being will deteriorate. Many people have a condition called bedtime procrastination. This is where the person delays bedtime […]
Why Are Things Funnier When You’re Tired?
The most common reaction to tiredness and sleep deprivation is grumpiness and irritability. However, it’s common to feel exhilarated and laugh heartily at things you wouldn’t usually find funny. The […]
Are Bamboo Sheets Good for Hot Sleepers?
If you run high body temperature at night, you run the risk of disturbed sleep due to overheating. Feeling hot in bed can lead to night sweats, dehydration, and general […]
Why Can’t I Sleep without Hugging a Pillow?
We’re most honest when we sleep because we aren’t consciously hiding our actions. Therefore, we choose the sleeping position we feel most comfortable with mentally and physically. For most people, […]
How Does Sleep Repair The Body And Mind?
How often have you heard the phrase, “I’ll sleep on it”? While it often refers to postponing an important decision, a profound psychological and physiological truth exists. Sleep isn’t just […]