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#lucid-dreaming
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago
Miscellaneous

Fly around or make out with your crush: how to start lucid dreaming

Lucid dreaming allows people to realize they are dreaming and deliberately control dream content to perform impossible actions like flying or shape-shifting.
fromMail Online
5 months ago
Mindfulness

Major breakthrough reveals new state of consciousness

Lucid dreaming represents a unique state of consciousness distinct from regular dreams and wakefulness.
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Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

My pet sleeps all day and all night. Is that normal?

Pet sleep varies widely by species, age, environment, and personality, with dogs often resting 40–80% of the day and no single optimal sleep amount.
Science
fromNature
3 months ago

'Stealth flippers' helped this extinct mega-predator stalk its prey

Temnodontosaurus had adaptations for stealth hunting, revealed through analysis of its fossil remains.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Men DON'T sleep through the sound of a baby crying, experts reveal

The researchers monitored 142 non-parents while they slept and recorded how often they woke up in response to the sound of a baby crying.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Science suggests sleep can spark inspiration

Anika Lowe, lead author of the research, stated that the brain becomes more plastic and receptive to new ideas during the N2 sleep phase.
Mindfulness
Health
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Study FINALLY settles the debate on whether cheese prompts nightmares

Eating cheese before bed significantly increases the likelihood of nightmares, especially with brie.
Cheese can affect sleep quality due to its nutritional composition.
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Get by on three hours sleep? You might have 'short sleeper syndrome'

Our bodies continue to work when we go to bed, detoxifying themselves and repairing damage... they can just perform at a higher level than we can.
Mental health
Roam Research
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists reveal why you should NEVER hit the snooze button

Hitting snooze disrupts sleep stages, preventing restorative REM sleep and reducing daily refreshment.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

The US military wants to help its pilots and other warfighters sleep better - but also stay awake when it matters most

Lack of sleep can have disastrous consequences for the DoD. A report found that lack of sleep contributed to military safety mishaps and multiple deaths.
Wearables
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

What sleep experts say about kids and melatonin

Parents are increasingly using melatonin to help their children sleep better, amid concerns about their lack of sleep.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Put your baby down to nap near a washing machine, expert says

Babies should nap in light rooms with background noise, not dark, quiet spaces, to align with their natural sleep rhythms.
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