Two new milk advertisements by the dairy industry have been making their rounds on American television. Both ads suggest that drinking a glass of milk before bed will prevent awakenings in sleep and give you better dreams. Unfortunately, the evidence … [Read more...] about Got evidence? The Real Effect of Milk on Sleep and Dreams
Dream & Sleep Research
How to Survive the Corporate Culture of Sleep Deprivation
As you may know if you follow this blog, recently I have been working with TEDMED on one of their 20 Great Challenges of Health and Medicine: Waking up to the causes and effects of sleep deprivation. My role has been exploring what we can do as … [Read more...] about How to Survive the Corporate Culture of Sleep Deprivation
A Quick Guide to Better Sleep for Tired Couples
If you sleep next to someone, chances are there have been times when your partner’s sleep troubles become your problem. Truth is, working with the problem, rather than automatically heading for the couch when times get tough, is actually the most … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Better Sleep for Tired Couples
Sleep is a Luxury We Can All Afford
It's easy to feel like sleep is a luxury we can't afford. And when we do get the rest we need, we can be made to feel lazy or self-indulgent. This Friday, March 15, is World Sleep Day, and one of its mission is changing the perception that sleep is … [Read more...] about Sleep is a Luxury We Can All Afford
The Effect of Pornography on Erotic and Wet Dreams
Does viewing pornography affect the dreaming minds of modern men? Given that the Internet is riddled with porn, and given that dreams so often reflect our thoughts, interests and concerns, it shouldn't be a surprise that new research suggests why … [Read more...] about The Effect of Pornography on Erotic and Wet Dreams
The Sleep Diet: How to Lose Weight by Doing Nothing
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that dieting and exercise are basically a waste of time if you aren't getting enough sleep. The study pinpointed how fat cells lose their sensitivity to insulin when we are sleep … [Read more...] about The Sleep Diet: How to Lose Weight by Doing Nothing