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Can we learn from the sleeping habits of successful people? It is said that those who sleep enough are happy and successful – but what is enough? Donald Trump claims to sleep only 3-4 hours each day while Bill Gates sleeps at least 7 hours each night. Which of these is not successful? To some successful people sleep is a luxury, while to others it is a necessity. What is … [Read more...] about The Sleeping Habits of 75 Successful People

So, is it better to sleep without a pillow? What are the pros and cons of sleeping without a pillow? Is it better for your neck and spine to sleep without a pillow? There are different views on this, so let's have a look at the pros and cons of sleeping without a pillow.Table of ContentsQuick NavigationWhy is Sleeping Without a Pillow an Option? Common Sleeping … [Read more...] about Is It Better To Sleep Without a Pillow: Sleeping Without a Pillow Pros and Cons

Can you die from a melatonin overdose? Is melatonin safe to use or can you overdose on melatonin? These are all good questions, but let's begin by discussing melatonin safety, and why we should be asking such questions. What is melatonin and why should we concern ourselves about it?Table of ContentsQuick NavigationWhat is Melatonin? Natural Production of … [Read more...] about Is Melatonin Safe? Can You Die from a Melatonin Overdose?

How much sleep do babies and kids need? The answer to that question depends very much on the age of the kids! Are your kids 4, 14 or 24 years old? Some adults act as though they were still kids. For our purposes here we shall call a halt at 17 years. Let’s start with babies.How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?When discussing how much sleep do kids need, we are referring … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Do Babies and Kids Need?

Our best and worst sleeping positions for couples are intended to address a problem that many couples have. If you are having trouble sleeping then it could be connected to your sleeping position. Partners, in particular, can disturb each other’s sleep, and they often make a decision to sleep separately from each other to avoid getting too hot in bed and waking up sweaty … [Read more...] about 10 Best and Worst Sleeping Positions for Couples

Have you ever twitched just as you are falling asleep? Maybe you have but you haven’t been aware of it. It is believed that up to 70% of people experience a sudden jerk in that few moments between being awake and being asleep. This involuntary muscle spasm is known as a hypnic jerk, sleep start or hypnagogic jerk, and as inferred above, is quite common. But what is hypnic … [Read more...] about Hypnic (Hypnagogic) Jerking Explained: What is Hypnic Jerking

The best relaxing music for sleeping is played at a tempo similar to your heart rate when in bed. This relates to a pulse rate of 60 – 80 beats per minute. That is why many people fall asleep when listening to such relaxing music in the evening. You can use this information if you find it difficult to sleep at night. There are many forms of music to help you sleep … [Read more...] about Best Relaxing Music for Sleeping: Music to Help You Sleep