Dream & Slepp
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.
Sleep phases
When you go to bed at night, a relaxation process begins until you fall asleep. You go through several sleep phases and sleep cycles per night. You can find out what happens in the brain and body during this time here.
Your sleep influences health & memory
Sufficient sleep is vital. It improves memory and health. Sleep promotes concentration, lowers blood pressure and prevents heart attacks.
Microsleep – when falling asleep becomes a danger
Microsleep is one of the main causes of accidents. We show you how you can recognise the threat of microsleep at an early stage and successfully counteract it.
Co-sleeping – when children sleep in the family bed
Sleeping together with children in a family bed has many advantages. But here you can find out about the disadvantages of co-sleeping and what you need to bear in mind.
Already kissed today? The goodnight kiss – for a good night’s sleep
We should all kiss more: Whether it’s a goodnight kiss or other kisses. Kissing has so many positive effects on our bodies and the feeling of togetherness between people.
Do men sleep differently to women?
In fact, the sleeping behaviour of men and women sometimes differs significantly. Find out here which characteristics make a man’s sleep so special.
Twitching when falling asleep
Almost all of us have experienced a brief twitch when falling asleep. It is a widespread phenomenon that is generally harmless and no cause for concern. But why do we actually twitch when we fall asleep? We get to the bottom of the cause.
Kids: Sleeping can be learnt – these sleep tips help
Many parents are familiar with the problem: Primary school children in particular often don’t want to go to bed on time at night. This can lead to a lack of sleep, which can have a direct impact on the child’s school performance and development.
The fascination of dreams: Why people dream!
Dreams will always remain a fascination of the human brain. While we dream, our consciousness ‘sleeps’. But why do we actually dream and wake up drenched in sweat or euphoric?
SUMMER – The 5 best tips on how to sleep better in the heat
Summer and the high temperatures are here. This means that problems with falling asleep in hot and humid climates are here to stay. We give you the 5 best tips on how to improve your sleep in the heat.
Why do we sleep?
Night after night, we go to bed and sleep. For us, sleep is a completely normal state that is part of life and is essential – just like eating, drinking, exercise or communication. But why do we actually sleep?
Sleep research confirms: Full moon influences sleep
Imagination or fact? Many people complain of poor sleep around the nights of the full moon. In a study, sleep researchers have scientifically proven a direct connection between moon phases and sleep behaviour.