Nobody has ever seen a great white shark sleep until now
Even the terrifying great white shark — the scariest fish in all the seven seas — drifts off to slumberland now and then. But, until recently, nobody had ever seen Jaws sleep.Discovery Channel has...
View ArticleThis gorgeous little ball has changed how I sleep
Sleep is one of the most important things we do in life, without it you could literally die. But for some it's harder to achieve than others. Enter into the mix the Sense sleep ball from Hello. The...
View ArticleMy 2 favorite tricks to fall asleep are super old-school
Sure, you could buy a magical sleep ball or sound-emitting pillow or sign up for one of countless sleep apps, but you should also consider some old-school options to help you sleep.Two things I swear...
View ArticleHow to fix common sleep problems with science
There are so many barriers to a good night's sleep these days. Phones, TVs, kids, work — the list goes on and on.We all know we need more sleep. Many Americans don't get the recommended seven to nine...
View ArticleChildhood sleeping behavior problems could haunt them for years
Sleep. Many children make a sport out of resisting it, reaching Olympic levels of prowess in bedtime shenanigans.And while night waking is a part of human sleep, requiring adult attention on every...
View ArticleThis is why bats are able to sleep hanging upside down
Provided the average person hasn't sprung a leak, they have between five and seven liters of blood sloshing around their body at any given time.All this red stuff is subject to one of the supreme...
View ArticleHow to fix all of your sleep problems with science
It seems like it's getting harder and harder to get a good night's sleep.A myriad of distractions are constantly in cahoots to keep you from getting enough shut-eye.We're supposed to get seven to nine...
View ArticleThe scientific reason you're still tired at work on Monday after sleeping in...
One of my favorite things to do is go to bed on Friday nights without setting an alarm for the next morning.Few things are more satisfying than those extra hours of rest — especially after a long...
View ArticleA sleep doctor reveals the best time to take a nap
Dr. Janet Kennedy, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and founder of NYC Sleep Doctor, tells us the best time of day to take a nap. Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation about this story »
View Article4 morning rituals that are hard to adopt but could really pay off
Let's face it, a lot of us aren't morning people. But for those of us attempting to face the day a little earlier, it's important to note that being an effective early riser isn't just about waking up...
View ArticleI tried the best-selling pillow on Amazon and now I’m buying 3 more of them
You should probably replace your pillows.The disgusting truth, according to the Sleep Council of the UK, is that after just two years of use, up to a third of your pillow’s weight could be made up of...
View ArticleWhat to look for when buying a mattress
Dr. Alan Hedge is a professor in the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis at Cornell University. He is also a certified professional ergonomist. Dr. Alan Hedge explains how to buy the best...
View ArticleA posture expert reveals the best way to sleep on a flight
Dr. Alan Hedge, a professor of ergonomics at Cornell University, describes the best and worst ways you can sleep on a plane.Follow TI: On FacebookJoin the conversation about this story »
View ArticleHere's why you have workplace anxiety dreams — and how to stop them
Ever wake up feeling panicked that you missed an important deadline at work — only to realize you didn't? Do you dream of making out with your boss, even though you're happily married and not even...
View ArticleHere’s what happens when you cut your sleep in half with this radical sleep...
I slept 4.5 hours per day for a week as part of a polyphasic sleep routine. Most people follow a monophasic sleep schedule, which involves seven to eight hours of continuous sleep every night.The...
View ArticleHere's how Donald Trump can function on barely any sleep
How is it that Donald Trump only gets a reported 4 hours of sleep each night? Especially with all the stress he must be under during this election cycle? Or better yet, how is it that Leonardo Da Vinci...
View ArticleThis new travel pillow could make sleeping on flights much easier
It's a known problem that 35% of people aren't getting enough sleep. One company hopes to change that by making naps more feasible throughout the day. Studio Banana Things, known for their outlandish...
View ArticleHow smartphone light affects your brain and body
There's something incredibly powerful about the blue lights that the designers of our smartphone, tablet, and laptop screens have been able to create. The lights in these screens glow so bright that we...
View ArticleIntroducing the wearable sleeping bag
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View ArticleThe 3 best ways to beat jet lag
Are you traveling? Is jet lag ruining your sleep schedule? Dr. Brian Crane, professor of chemistry at Cornell University explains what you can do to help your body sleep.Follow Tech Insider:On Facebook...
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