Why Do We Sleep – The short answer is that we cannot survive without it. Sleep is as essential to human existence as food, water, and air. It is a natural process in which our mind and body recharge itself. Without adequate sleep, we cannot function properly. Staying awake for […]
Biphasic Sleep – Biphasic sleep refers to a sleep pattern where a person sleeps in two parts (shifts) throughout a 24 hour period. For example, a nap may be taken in the afternoon in addition to sleep at night. Other terms that are associated with this sleep pattern include diphasic, divided […]
How Long Can You Go Without Sleep? – Humans can only go without sleep for about 11 days (which we’ll get into later) [24]. Sleep is a necessity and the effects of sleep deprivation can be very serious. It affects our energy, concentration, memory, mood, and more. There is no way […]
What Is Deep Sleep? How Much Deep Sleep Is Optimal? – These are very common and important questions for your overall health and wellness. There is a reason that we for sleep one-third of our lives. Research [1] has shown that it’s not a matter of whether sleep helps us. But […]