You’ve probably heard most of the tips on sleep hygiene by now. No more screens after 10 p.m., keep the bedroom cooler, stick to a regular schedule,...
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Is it harmful to sleep with earplugs?
Is sleeping with earplugs healthy? For centuries, people have been looking for ways to block out noise. In *The Odyssey*, Odysseus stuffs beeswax...
Health: about body temperature and sleep quality!
A good night’s sleep is extremely important for our physical and mental health. It’s no wonder, then, that many people want to know how they can...
Sleeping tips to get you through warm nights
Summers seem to be getting hotter and hotter, so the question arises: how can you get a good night's sleep in those high temperatures and during hot...
Is ASMR good for your sleep?
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or soothing videos and sounds. Some people like to listen to this to fall asleep better. But...
Enough hours of sleep, and still wake up tired. How can that be?
Suppose you go to bed at 10:30 and get up at seven. Eight and a half hours time in bed. Exactly what you need according to all the advice. But once...
Buy toxin-free mattress? More about harmful substances in mattresses
An opinion piece in the Dutch newspaper Trouw further inflamed the discussion: we would literally be sleeping on a ticking chemical time bomb. As a...
Light therapy: how does it work and what does the science say?
Light therapy is a science-based treatment that is gaining increasing recognition for addressing psychological and sleep-related disorders. In this...
The price of insomnia? Billions a year!
What is the price of insomnia? Well numbers don't lie: insomnia takes a heavy economic and social toll. An article in Belgian newspaper De Morgen...
Sleeping during menopause problematic? How do sleep problems during menopause actually occur?
Menopause is not just a moment, it is a phase of life, a transition that can last up to 10 to 15 years in total. Hormonal changes in the female body...
