by Ashley Chase | Sep 14, 2012 | About Sleep
A “yawn” as defined by Dictionary.com is said to be “to open the mouth somewhat involuntarily with a prolonged, deep inhalation and sighing or heavy exhalation, as from drowsiness or boredom.” The word yawn is derived from the Old English word meaning to gape or open...
by Ashley Chase | Aug 16, 2012 | About Sleep
While many might assume that all humans have identical sleeping patterns, men and women have been shown to have different behaviors and reactions in their sleep. Sleep behaviors are very important, especially in observing how your sleep partner and other surroundings...
by Ashley Chase | May 24, 2012 | About Sleep
Everyone has awoken from a frightening dream or rolled out of bed feeling fulfilled because of a dream. Dreams allow individuals to feel as if they are using the time they spend sleeping for entertainment and learning. Dreams have always been an area of interest for...
by Ashley Chase | May 24, 2012 | About Sleep
There is something about the afternoon that puts a lull in individuals’ moods and alertness. In today’s hectic and fast paced society, finding time to nap is a rarity in itself; however, many individuals claim that a quick “power nap” allows them to catch up on sleep...
by Bradley Simons | Jan 3, 2012 | About Sleep
We spend fully one-third of our lives asleep and it’s a vital part of every person’s life, but it’s an activity that most people know very little about— and we oftentimes even take this important need for granted. If you’ve ever been out of your usual sleeping...
