About Sleep...
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History of Sleep
If you consider the amount of time we spend sleeping, it is surprising that there has been so little interest by sociologists and historians until the last century....
How We Fall Asleep
For many people with insomnia, the most difficult thing is actually falling asleep in the first place. Understanding how this process works in healthy people can...
Sleep at all Ages
Every parent knows the importance of sleep – it seems you just can't get enough of it! Pregnancy is a good introduction to this as an expectant mother's sleep is...
The Science Behind Beauty Sleep
Many will be familiar with the feeling - a late night, difficulty sleeping or too many early mornings, and not only do you feel exhausted but you look rough too!...
The Time for Sleep
Most people have fairly strong ideas about what is the right time to sleep. This may depend on how they have been brought up, or have developed from the demands of...
What is Sleep?
Sleep is not only a period of rest during our waking lives, but is needed to keep our bodies and minds functioning smoothly. Like many things in life, we rarely...
When Does Temporary Sleeplessness Become Insomnia?
Everybody suffers from sleeplessness from time to time. Whether it's caused by illness, stress, pain or over-excitement, it's a common problem....
Why do we Sleep?
Ask someone why they sleep and they are likely to reply: Because I'm tired of course… Ask them why they are tired and they may reply: I haven't had enough sleep…This...
Why Sleep Needs Vary
Although everybody suffers from similar problems if deprived of sleep, the actual amount of sleep required in order for different people to be healthy is very...
