Author: Jan
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The Outfall of a terrible Night
A first-hand account of sleep deprivation and how to beat it.
A first-hand account of sleep deprivation and how to beat it.
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REM Sleep
Everything and more about the party-stage of sleep. In this article, rapid eye movement sleep takes the stage, with all its numerous effects and benefits.
Everything and more about the party-stage of sleep. In this article, rapid eye movement sleep takes the stage, with all its numerous effects and benefits.
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The architecture of sleep
From sleep onset to the different stages of NREMS and REMS this article got you covered in an overview of the architecture of sleep.
From sleep onset to the different stages of NREMS and REMS this article got you covered in an overview of the architecture of sleep.
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Documentation
A nosy guide to the power of documentation and its application.
A nosy guide to the power of documentation and its application.
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Less light for better sleep
Light and through it melatonin are effective measures to control sleepiness and wakefulness in humans. Before sleeping it is advised to reduce light exposure as much as possible.
Light and through it melatonin are effective measures to control sleepiness and wakefulness in humans. Before sleeping it is advised to reduce light exposure as much as possible.
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The Limos-Routine
A routine to deal with the nagging feeling of hunger.
A routine to deal with the nagging feeling of hunger.
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The homeostasis of sleep
The motivations to sleep and to stay awake are in a constant struggle called sleep homeostasis. The longer humans are asleep the stronger the drive to wake up, and the longer humans are awake the stronger get the mechanisms that put them to sleep in a ballet of chemicals and neurons.
The motivations to sleep and to stay awake are in a constant struggle called sleep homeostasis. The longer humans are asleep the stronger the drive to wake up, and the longer humans are awake the stronger get the mechanisms that put them to sleep in a ballet of chemicals and neurons.
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Melatonin – The secret sauce of sleep
To explore sleep and learn ways to improve it, we must understand the effects of light and its secret agent working deep within us: Melatonin.
To explore sleep and learn ways to improve it, we must understand the effects of light and its secret agent working deep within us: Melatonin.