The Native American Dream Catcher (or Dreamcatcher) was invented by a group of native American Indians from Woodland. Dream catchers look like a spider web and are constructed from wooden hoops attached to a woven … Read more
Rem sleep is characterized by rapid eye movements and closed eyelids. Today we report that the brain can be as active during sleep as it is when awake, and dreams are most vivid during sleep. … Read more
One of the most important and well-known circadian rhythms in the human body is the sleep-wake cycle. A circadian rhythm is a 24-hour cycle that is part of the body’s internal clock and runs in … Read more
Narcolepsy is a genetic disorder caused by a combination of neuropeptides known as hypocretin and orexin in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The main feature of narcolepsy is excessive and overwhelming sleepiness … Read more
Snoring is an annoying sound that occurs when air flows through relaxed tissue in the throat while sleeping. If you ever get woken up by a sudden snoring or if your partner nudges you to … Read more