All articles tagged sleep

A clock ticks in virtually every cell of the human body. And they change the way the cells operate in a daily rhythm. A Lancet Psychiatry analysis of 91,000 people discovered a bloated body clock has been connected with depression,...

A few years ago psychologist Dave Elliot from the University of Cumbria discovered what makes some pieces of music especially relaxing.  I recently teamed up with a composer and used Elliot’s findings to create a piece of music that is scientifically designed...

Those who think that sleeping is good just to rest and recharge their batteries, are well mistaken. During sleep our body performs several important tasks, such as releasing hormones, eliminating toxins, muscle relaxation, and even eliminating useless information. Research indicates...

Matthew Walker has learned to dread the question “What do you do?” At parties, it signals the end of his evening; thereafter, his new acquaintance will inevitably cling to him like ivy. On an aeroplane, it usually means that while...

What happens if you don’t sleep? Not getting enough sleep can lower your sex drive, weaken your immune system, cause thinking issues, and lead to weight gain. When you don’t get enough sleep, you increase your risk of certain cancers,...