Tag: sleep

  • Reduce noise for better sleep

    Reduce noise for better sleep

    In the world of sleep, sound is a nuisance. To improve sleep quality and duration, keep ambient noise as low as possible or at least below 30dBA (hum of a fridge).

    In the world of sleep, sound is a nuisance. To improve sleep quality and duration, keep ambient noise as low as possible or at least below 30dBA (hum of a fridge).

  • REM Sleep

    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.

  • The architecture of sleep

    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.

  • Less light for better sleep

    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.

  • The homeostasis of sleep

    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.

  • The Morpheus-Method

    The Morpheus-Method

    A nosy guide to better sleep.

    A nosy guide to better sleep.

  • Melatonin – The secret sauce of sleep

    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.

  • About Sleep

    About Sleep

    An intro to sleep and why its more important than most people think.

    An intro to sleep and why its more important than most people think.

  • Sleep against hunger

    Sleep against hunger

    Hunger and sleep are as deeply intertwined as that reach for comfort food and a tired cozy day. Explore in this article the method to sleep your hunger away. In short, Low sleep quality and / or sleep duration greatly increases appetite and are considered base causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes.

    Hunger and sleep are as deeply intertwined as that reach for comfort food and a tired cozy day. Explore in this article the method to sleep your hunger away. In short, Low sleep quality and / or sleep duration greatly increases appetite and are considered base causes of obesity and type 2 diabetes.