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,...
Mind the what?
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...
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...
Sleep in young people: why sleeping out is more than being lazy
Any parent or teacher knows that insufficient sleep in young people can often lead to fatigue and reduced school performance. But do we really...
Does a smartwatch help your health?
Smartwatches are also known as wearables. They are increasingly the norm among individuals concerned with sleep and health. The smart watches have...









