Do dreams mean anything? Psychologists are genuinely divided over the function and meaning of dreaming, but psychoanalysts believe that they are a window into the unconscious.
Over the past decade increasing evidence has emerged indicating that insomnia, especially when it occurs in a setting of short sleep, is related to heart disease.
One in ten people report having out of body experiences. They can happen in a number of situations including when falling asleep. Research is helping us to understand why.
Brain health is the foundation for healthy and successful living, learning, and loving. New research shows living healthier, and meditating can boost your brainpower. Find out why
We have a great interest in “proving” things. The problem with science is that it is necessarily finicky with details and the problem with belief is that it is necessarily not.
Coffee is a wonderful drink that has been used in the west for hundreds of years to brighten the mind and mood. But it can make sleep difficult unless used with good sleep hygiene.
If you’re resolved to get more sleep in the new year, make your resolution stick with specific and realistic lifestyle changes that will give you real results.
Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of depression that occurs during the same season each year, thought to be caused by a lack of sunlight that may upset your biological clock.
Does it matter how much sleep we get each night? Too much or too little may have important consequences for our metabolic health, including our weight. Why?
If you're recovery from an addiction be it drugs, alcohol, sex, or gambling, what does it mean when you have dreams related to your drug of choice? From my work with addiction...
Your sinus and nasal health are closely tied to your psychological health, several recent studies show. A researcher explains how they may be connected.
"Vicarious trauma" from watching too much news may cause changes in thoughts, difficulty concentrating, and inability to stop thinking about the events.
If you think you know a lot about the science of dreaming, but don’t know about G. William Domhoff’s work, think again. And check out these two new works.
One of the biggest challenges in pregnancy is getting a good night's sleep. Getting solid rest is one of the best strategies to protect mother and baby.
90 percent of women with sleep apnea go undiagnosed. A new toolkit from the Society for Women's Health Research aims to help women and doctors recognize this sleep disorder.
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