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What is Somniphobia?
According to Dr., sleep expert Wendy Troxel, the fear of sleep (also known as 'somniphobia') causes patients to be extremely anxious, fearful at the thought of going to…
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Animal world
Why do dogs sometimes have seizures during sleep?
One day, June - Wudan Yan's German shepherd dog, after falling asleep on the floor, suddenly its big smooth legs began to move as if kicking in the air.
1001 mystery
The mystery of 12 months of sleep and the story of the year 3906
Visualizing a future world requires a lot of human creativity and imagination, even today, science has made great progress.
Health
'Insomnia pandemic' spreads around the world, startling cause
There is an epidemic of insomnia that is quietly spreading and is likely to get worse, especially in the developing world.
Science story
Why is it impossible for humans to hibernate during space travel?
Contrary to what is seen in the movies, this could be an obstacle forever beyond humanity's reach.
Health
What is sleep delay? How harmful is delaying sleep?
You've had a long tiring day, even though it's time to go to bed, but instead of going to sleep, you want to stay awake and alert, and are absorbed in watching a show or…
Health
Former Silicon Valley expert: 2 ways to reduce damage from wireless radiation from electronic devices
The cutting-edge software designer in Silicon Valley wants to help people understand the relationship between wireless radiation and health, to protect themselves.
Biology
Strange creatures wake up after more than 100 million years of sleeping on the ocean floor
No one knew this single-celled organism could live so long. Despite the unimaginable living conditions, they still exist.
Health
Napping increases memory 5 times? How is afternoon nap good for health?
Studies have shown that napping is both beneficial and bad for the brain and heart, and it's actually related to how long you sleep.
Scientific application
Technological devices that support users to sleep deeply
As people age, not only is it difficult to fall asleep, but it also takes longer to fall into a deep sleep state.
Animal world
Bats often hang upside down in the 'banana tree' position, so how do they go to the toilet?
Bats are a strange creature with a very 'heavy' way of sleeping. They swing on branches or cave walls with an extremely odd position of their heads down to the ground, l…
Health
5 natural ways to keep your feet warm at night
When it's cold outside, keeping your feet warm is an important part of your sleep and overall health. In this post...
Health
Staying up late to accumulate belly fat, experts suggest ways to improve
A study in the United States showed that people who stay up late and lack sleep tend to eat more, the excess calories will accumulate around the abdomen.
Health
Sleeping more than 8 hours a day and the unexpected harms
Everyone knows that lack of sleep can lead to many serious health problems. But not everyone knows how to sleep longer than 8 hours a day
Funny corner
Why do so many Japanese people like to sleep in the closet?
The Japanese sleeping on the floor is a familiar thing to us, but it is equally common for many people to choose to sleep in a cupboard. Why is that?