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.
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.
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?
Exploding Head Syndrome – Explosions in the head
Does a loud bang, doorbell or scream wake you up at night? We explain the causes and what you can do about exploding head syndrome.
Your sleep influences health & memory
Sufficient sleep is vital. It improves memory and health. Sleep promotes concentration, lowers blood pressure and prevents heart attacks.
Twitching when falling asleep
Twitching when falling asleep is a widespread phenomenon that is generally harmless. But why do we twitch when we fall asleep? We get to the bottom of the cause
Men’s sleep: Do men sleep differently to women?
In fact, the sleeping behaviour of men and women differs significantly. You can find out which characteristics make men’s sleep so special here.
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.
Cheers to sleeping in
Opinions differ on sleeping in – what is a dream for some is a nightmare for others? But what are the pros and cons of sleeping in?
Co-sleeping – when children sleep in the family bed
Sleeping together with children in family bed has its advantages. You can find out about the disadvantages of co-sleeping & what you need to bear in mind here.
Hibernation
Why do we have an increased need for sleep in winter, get the winter blues or even fall into a winter depression? We explain ‘hibernation’ to you.
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.
Sleep phases
People go through several sleep phases and sleep cycles each night. You can find out what happens in the brain and body during this time here.