Sleep

The penguin that sleeps 11 hours a day, for just 4 seconds at a time

Chinstrap penguins snooze thousands of times per day, accumulating their daily sleep requirement of more than 11 hours in short bursts averaging just four seconds

It’s OK if you don’t get 8 hours of sleep every day. Here’s why

According to a new study, sleep ‘regularity’ is more important than sleep duration. Getting six hours of sleep on a regular basis was linked to a reduced risk of dying young than getting eight hours of sleep on highly irregular schedules

Want to avoid ‘sleep divorce’? This ‘Scandanavian sleep method’ could be your answer

The Scandinavian sleep method, often referred to as the Nordic sleep method or Nordic sleep secrets, alludes to using two comforters on the bed rather than just one. The goal is to enhance comfort, relaxation, and general wellbeing in order to facilitate good-quality sleep

Explained: Why snoozing may not be too bad for your sleep

The snooze button is often thought to be bad for both sleep and cognitive function. However, as per a new study by Stockholm University, snoozing may help you in the process of waking up and become more alert

What do people think about before they go to sleep?

It turns out people who sleep well and those who sleep poorly have different kinds of thoughts before bed. Good sleepers report experiencing mostly visual sensory images as they drift off, while the thoughts of insomniacs tend to be less visual and more focused on planning and problem-solving

You shouldn’t sleep with your cell phone at night. Here’s why

Apple recently updated its online user guide asking its iPhone users not to charge their phones while in bed, warning of overheating and fires. Experts have stated that sleeping with devices is a harmful habit that can lead to sleep deprivation and other ailments

Investing in Sleep: What is sleep banking? Is it a good idea?

Sleep banking entails getting extra sleep the night before a day you know you'll be sleep deprived; it could only take an hour a night. The purpose of sleep banking is to reduce 'sleep debt', which is the discrepancy between how much sleep you need and how much sleep you really get

Sleep Tight: Why you should go to bed at the same time every night

Completing those eight crucial hours of sleep irrespective of what time of night you go to bed does matter. According to a study, maintaining regular bedtimes and waking hours can help lower the risk of many diseases, including heart attacks and strokes

Sleepy Head: Do people who take daytime naps have bigger brains?

While earlier studies have suggested that protracted naps can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, more recent studies have shown that a quick nap can actually enhance learning. Taking naps during the day may delay the rate at which our brains shrink as we get older, finds new research

Couples that sleep apart stay together? Sleep divorce, the new social media trend, explained

A sleep divorce is when a couple or partners sleep in separate beds, different rooms or even different homes to enhance the quality of sleep for both partners. Experts say it is important that the couple make the choice to do so together and that both places be equally comfortable