We spend a third of our lives sleeping. Why and how we sleep is what sleep science is all about. A good way to figure out why we sleep is looking at what would happen if we would stop sleeping. Not getting enough sleep would have serious consequences on our brains’ ability to function. Even more than the usual grumpiness, grogginess, irritability, and forgetfulness after pulling an all-nighter. With continuous lack of sleep, language, memory, and even sense of time start to be severely affected. In contrast, as little as seventeen hours of continued wakefulness leads to a decrease in performance comparable to an alcohol level of 0.05%. In addition, Sleep science shows that sleep-deprived humans also have trouble responding to rapidly changing situations and making rational judgments. Consequently, the reason we sleep is that our body and mind need it to function properly.
Dreams are something we have in common with all humans and animals, even though they can be elusive to grasp or remember once we’re awake. We took the challenge to shortlist your most frequently asked dream-related questions.
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Sleep and Performance, Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi
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Sleep Science Anju Khanna Saggi
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As we sleep, our mind travels through different phases, each of which contributes to sleep quality. Let’s explore sleep cycles and sleep stages.
Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt
Some of us get 8 hours of sleep and are still dragging, while some wake up feeling refreshed after less than 5 hours. This begs the question: how much sleep do you really need?
Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt
In its 12-year history, the Sleep Cycle app has grown to be one of the most used sleep solutions in the world. Learn about Sleep Cycle’s evolution and where its headed.
Sleep Science Maggie Schlundt
The last century has delivered a steady drumbeat of groundbreaking sleep research. See a timeline here.
Sleep Science Sleep Cycle
Can the quality of your sleep impact your memory? Explore the connections here, along with sleep strategies for a more productive workday.
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Dr. Rebecca Robbins, a renowned sleep researcher and author, discusses her passion for sleep science and public health.
Sleep Science Sleep Cycle
We could write a book about some of the weirdly wonderful ways animals get their shuteye – but here are some of our favorites.
Sleep Science Neil Clark
Sleep. It’s something all of us can’t live without and the subject of endless crazy facts, contradictions and question marks. Here are some of our favorites.
Sleep Science Neil Clark
Let’s have a look at seven brand new discoveries about sleep that the body has known for eons.
Sleep Science Anna-Karin Lantz
In the ten years since Sleep Cycle’s founding, we’ve been on a constant growth path. Read some of our successful principles that have helped us grow each year.
Sleep Science Sleep Cycle
10 years of exciting technological breakthroughs.
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What exactly are dreams and why do we experience them?
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American teens aren’t getting enough sleep. Interestingly, this doesn’t appear to be a global phenomenon.
Sleep Science Dr. Catherine Darley
