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.
Wolf hour and organ clock – that wakes us up in the middle of the night
Do you also wake up at the same time every night? Then the wolf hour or your organ clock could be the cause. We get to the bottom of the secret of these nocturnal disturbers of the peace.
Daydreams – simply let your mind wander
Daydreams are relaxing, even though our brain is highly active. What causes them, how can we use them positively and what is maladaptive daydreaming?
How well do women really sleep?
How well do women really sleep? It’s not just pregnancy and hormones that influence women’s sleep behaviour.
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.
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.
Sleeping badly on vacation
Scientists have proven why people sleep worse on vacation than at home. We give you the best tips on how to turn your vacation into a dream vacation.
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?
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?