One of the greatest mysteries of science is why we need sleep. That’s right, folks. We’ve been to the moon, we know what a circadian rhythm is, but we still have no clue why we sleep. But recently, scientists finally narrowed down sleep to a “switch”: Researchers from Oxford University have further narrowed the search […]

According to a recent British study, women are chronically sleep deprived of around an hour and 20 minutes of sleep per night. Over time, this adds up, and even as the body acclimates to less sleep, it just learns to go without the benefits that sleep provides. While people try a variety of get-to-sleep-quick cures […]

it’s not the most attractive thing in the world, but it could save your life Sleep apnea is one of those conditions that goes widely undiagnosed, yet so many people are affected by the symptoms. Many wake up tired and groggy, struggling to stay awake during the day, becoming forgetful, and snoring heavily during the […]

By now, you probably know that counting sheep just doesn’t work. There has to be a better way. Many people read before bed, but if you end up reading something engaging, then it’s hopeless. You’re knee-deep in Twilight and it’s 2AM and you have a meeting at 8. So here’s something novel: “odd though it […]

There’s more high-tech sleeping gizmos than ever that promise you a good night’s sleep. Here’s nine well-known ones on the market: 1. Zeo Sleep Tracker 2. Lark Sleep Monitor 3. Fitbit Flex 4. Renew Sleep Clock 5. Wakemate Wristband 6. BodyMedia Activity Monitor 7. SleepTracker Watch 8. Omrom Sensor Sleep Clock 9. Jawbone Up Some, like […]