Dream & Sleep

How can we boost our memory performance through sleep, why do we sleep less well on holiday, what is sleep tourism all about and how can we prevent microsleep? You can find the answers to these questions, tips and the latest scientific findings on how to get a good night’s sleep here.

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Falling asleep technique: Effective methods for falling asleep quickly

Falling asleep technique: With the right method, you will fall asleep in just a few minutes. The military method or 4-7-8 methode are the most effective.

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Oxytocin – How the cuddle hormone ensures relaxed sleep

Cuddling is fun! But why does the cuddling hormone oxytocin relax us, help us fall asleep and improve the quality of our sleep?

10 sleep myths put to the test

There are several sleep myths. Is it possible to catch up on sleep, when is the most restful time to sleep or how sleep-robbing is going to the toilet really?

Lucid dreaming – consciously controlling dreams

Consciously controlling dreams is possible and is called lucid dreaming. We explain when it occurs, whether it is dangerous and how you can learn and use it for yourself.

Snooze – prefer without the snooze button?

The time to get up is too early every morning. But thanks to snooze, we happily slumber on. We explain whether we should wake up with or without our beloved snooze button.

Laughing in your sleep – how funny can dreams be?

Laughing in your sleep: Laughing is healthy – but did you know that many people also laugh in their sleep? Where does this phenomenon come from? We will enlighten you.

Nightmare – when the dream scares you

Nightmares can plague us at night throughout our lives. What causes them, what do they mean and how can they be prevented?

Sleepwalking – being active in your sleep

Do you sometimes clean or eat in your sleep and can’t remember it the next day? Then you are probably affected by sleepwalking. Find out more here.

Senile insomnia – sleeplessness in old age

This refers to the reduced sleep duration of older people, which often results in them getting up excessively early. But what exactly is senile insomnia?

Sleeping positions – How to sleep …

Do you already know who you’ll be spending the night with? Because sleeping positions such as flamingos, mummies and starfish will accompany you at night.