A Voyage into the Realm of Slumber
The unconscious universe of sleep is shrouded in mystery and myth....
What happens when we slip over the edge of waking, and drop off into the void?
Why do we sometimes jerk awake during a vivid dream?
Have you ever awakened paralyzed for endless moments, unable to talk, move, or even scream for help?
Why do so many humans and animals snore - and why does each snorer have his or her own unique sound?
How does your brain solve problems in your sleep?
How does modern life affect our inborn circadian rhythms?
Timeless questions, fascinating answers. Let's journey now into the mysteries of slumber.
Some Fascinating Facets of Sleep
- Power Napping
- How to power-nap effectively.
- Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain
- Does losing sleep make you heavier?
- Sleep Paralysis and Paranormal Experiences
- Have you had an unexplained experience upon awakening?
- How Much Sleep Do You Need?
- Find out how much sleep humans need at different ages.
How Much Do You Sleep?
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What's new in our journey into the fascinating realm of sleep . . .
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThe Three Types of Insomnia
Not all sleepless nights are alike.

- Initial Insomnia - you have a hard time falling asleep, usually taking a minimum of 30 minutes fall into a sleep state.
- Middle Insomnia - after falling asleep, you wake up after a short time, often remaining awake nearly the rest of the night.
- Late or Terminal Insomnia - you wake up early, after less than 6 hours of sleep, and can't go back to sleep.
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Some Sleep Apnea Facts
Do you stop breathing while asleep?
- Nearly 7% of the population suffers from sleep apnea.
- People afflicted with sleep apnea are over six times more likely to cause an automobile accident, due to apnea's side effects of sleep deprivation and drowsiness.
- Partners of people with obstructive sleep apnea lose up to a full hour of sleep each night due to their mate's condition.
- An average night for the typical person afflicted with obstructive sleep apnea includes 400 episodes of breathing cessation.
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Sleep Deprivation Affects Learning
All-night cramming sessions before exams may be counter-productive.
Students who don't get a full night's rest are more likely to have trouble concentrating and learning in school.Because the 5 to 10 hours after learning are crucial for memory consolidation, sleep deprivation during this time period can impair the brain's ability to "file away" new information.
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rauspitz wrote...
Very interesting and educational lens. I'll definitely come back and re-read it.
monarch13 wrote...
Thanks for joining The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Group! 5 Stars!
Margo_Arrowsmith wrote...
Great lens. Sleep is as important as water for life. Sleep also gets us in touch with ourselves
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