Ever woken up with a fright, wanting to kick and scream but completely unable to? You might have felt like you were in a horror film, but the reality is much weirder. Sleep paralysis can be a serio...

We all know that we should be sleeping more… but did you know that sleep deprivation can increase your risk of getting diabetes?  

We’ve all been there at some point or another – tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable position in which to drift off. Whether you’re a chronic night owl or you’re just having a short pe...

Even the deepest sleeper will find their sleep patterns affected by shift work. The irregular hours along with the unusual day and night routines mean that trying to get sleep can be a very tricky ...

Got a major decision to make?

Is your head full of noise?

Feeling stressed out about a particular issue?

Well, science says you should sleep on...

Think a few nights of tossing and turning aren’t enough to have an impact on your body? Think again. Unless you are getting the recommended 7-9 hours sleep per night then you could be putting your ...

Associated with the deepest levels of sleep, delta waves are something of an enigma. First identified in the 1900s neurophysicist William Grey Walter, who was inspired by Hans Berger’s electroencep...

If your mother has ever nagged you about going to bed early to catch up on your beauty sleep, it turns out that she actually has a point. 

Ever wake up feeling as though you’re still dreaming? We’ve all been there, that hazy morning moment when it’s difficult to tell the difference between reality and unconsciousness. Sometimes dreams...

Can we alter our dreams?

d.REM is a curatorial project by Allegra Shorto to explore and expand the relationship between art and dream. Each episode is a soundscape lasting the duration of a...

Experienced an increase in nightmares recently? It might not be the cheese you had before bed. It could actually be down to the heatwave we are experiencing at the moment. 

What a scorcher! The heat wave we’re having in the UK right now is definitely well-deserved! But, while it’s great to spend lots of time outside, it’s super important to make sure you do it safely,...

There are many things to be grateful...

Summer is well and truly here, which means lazy sunny days and warm summer evenings. While this is great for the waking hours, the UK isn’t that well equipped to deal with heat at night time due to...