A night of sound sleep is not an easy concept, and the words “awake” and “sleeping” cannot fully reflect the complexity of all levels of consciousness through which a person passes overnight. Sleep can be divided into three stages, each…
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In many areas, medicine has progressed incredibly far, and many of my loved ones would not be alive now if they had not been given prompt and competent medical assistance in time. However, the more doctors know about treating dangerous…
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Sleep is a cunning beast: attempts to find out what happens after falling asleep turned to scientists for many sleepless nights. The processes that occur during sleep are incredibly complex; Meanwhile, there is one point with which everyone agrees: sleep…
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There are no identical people, so the requirements for the quality and quantity of sleep vary considerably. Contrary to the generally accepted beliefs, there is no common for all and suitable for each “ideal” of its duration. Most adults sleep…
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Our sleep is regulated by two processes together: ♦ sleep homeostat, which controls the impulse to sleep; ♦ circadian (daily) timer that controls sleep time. Homeostat sleep: the word “homeostat” is derived from the Greek words “homeo” – “permanent”, and…
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The results of regular insomnia can be disastrous. It affects thinking and behavior, emotional and physical well-being. Negative feelings and behavior are not limited to the night time of the day, but manifest themselves in everyday life: you are worried…
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In a dream game, age is the main thing. Newborns sleep almost all day, waking up only to be fed; the need of teenagers in their sleep is less, but still hefty (teenagers are not just lazy rascals). Then, as…
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Dreaming In essence, no one knows what dreams are, or dreams. There are no clear facts that can shed light on what they are, where they come from and why we see them. Some scientists believe that dreams are not…
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It may seem that the methods of cognitive-behavioral therapy are reminiscent of testing that you undergo before entering the interstellar ship, but this is not so. KPT, pioneered in the 1960s by Dr. Aron T. Beck, was recommended by the…
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When you can’t sleep, your brain becomes clogged, sucking up all your thoughts. You attempt to control involuntary functions such as breathing. You start to assess your nights as successes or failures: “Last night I slept for three hours, this…
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