During a typical eight hour sleep pattern, an adult spends only around one and a half hours in REM sleep. REM sleep is sometimes referred to as paradoxical sleep, due to its neurological and… Read More

Sleep is something we all wish we could get more of, but it is often regarded as a waste of time when we could be doing something else. Even if we do get the proper amount of sleep, other fa… Read More

Both as a neurobiologist and human, I love REM sleep. REM sleep is a special stage of sleep. When we are asleep, our bodies and brains cycle through different kinds of sleep every couple hou… Read More

REM Sleep Behavior Disorder REM sleep disorder is common. There are people who suffer from this disorder, yet they are not aware of it. They find it difficult to understand what is happening… Read More

In the past, sleep was believed to be a sort of “full body shutdown;” a totally passive state in order for the body and brain to recover from the day’s activities. Since th… Read More