All of the microbes that live in our intestines are known as the gut microbiome. Some even call it our “second brain” because it influences so many processes (not just breaking down food) – our mood, mental health, hormone production, and sleep, to name a few. Taking special care of… Read More »Gut Microbiome And Sleep
Do you feel lonely because you didn’t sleep well? Is your loneliness impairing your sleep? It seems to work both ways when it comes to these two problems. You are probably not going to feel like a friendly person if you didn’t get enough sleep. What is more, other people… Read More »Loneliness and Sleep
Imagine this scenario: you are in a bad mood because you didn’t sleep well last night. The coworker/classmate you don’t particularly like does something wrong and it triggers you to tell him off or make harsh and inconsiderate comments. This means your poor sleep indirectly caused you to be rude.… Read More »Bullying And Sleep: A Guide For Children And Parents
Parasomnias are sleep disorders. They are abnormal movements that a person experiences while he sleeps. A person can also experience these in between sleep stages. Some experience them during arousal and they may involve abnormal behaviors and emotions. There are even some parasomnias that result in abnormal perceptions or dreams.… Read More »NREM Parasomnias
A night terror is a partial waking from sleep. Someone experiencing night terrors usually wakes up screaming, kicking, thrashing, or mumbling. There are also some instances of night terrors that end with the person sleepwalking. Night terrors are harmless. An episode often lasts from a few seconds to a few… Read More »Night Terrors