Sleep on Ultrahuman Blog

How an inconsistent sleep schedule takes its toll on your body

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:42:23 +0000

Most sleep advice obsesses over eight hours, but a growing body of research suggests that when you sleep is just as important as the duration.

New data from 103,490 Ultrahuman Ring AIR users backs that up. The research carried out by Ultrahuman’s Science team found that the least consistent sleepers had overnight resting heart rates 2–4 bpm higher than the most consistent ones.

It sounds like a small number, but an elevated overnight heart rate points to a higher physiological load – the body running warmer, working harder, and recovering less, even while you sleep.

Why waking up at 3 AM could be your metabolism – and how to change it

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:22:34 +0000

If you’re often waking around 3 AM each night and wondering why, it could be your metabolism.

Metabolism is your body’s system that turns food into fuel so your body can keep running – breathing, thinking, repairing cells, and staying warm – and it even runs while you sleep.

3AM typically coincides with your deepest sleep phase, so consistently waking around this time suggests something is off.

Symogi Effect v Dawn Phenomenon: 3AM wakeup causes

A common cause is a dip in blood glucose, as a byproduct of your metabolism running. When glucose levels drop too low overnight, your body releases cortisol, adrenaline, and glucagon to correct it. And that often jolts you awake in the process. (PMID: 12627733 )

Ultrahuman-powered smart pillow shown to transform pro-gamers' sleep

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:03:14 +0000

A new smart pillow that leverages Ultrahuman Ring AIR sleep insights to transform the sleep of pro-gamers and athletes has been unveiled at the Dubai Esports Arena.

Developed by Cambridge Sleep Sciences in partnership with Tech Co, Achieveminds, and Ultrahuman, the Tech Co Performance Pillow is powered by CSS’s SleepEngine™ technology and tuned in real time by data from the Ring AIR.

In a trial presented at the launch, Achieveminds gamers recorded 28% more REM sleep, 31% less time awake, and higher sleep efficiency, with feedback from the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) confirming that athletes not only slept better but also felt more rested.

What is your sleep chronotype and how it affects productivity

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:06:40 +0000

Chronotypes aren’t lifestyle labels — they’re rooted in your circadian biology and linked to mental health, metabolism, and cardiovascular risk.

Understanding yours can help you align your schedule with your biology, make the most of your focus, protect your long-term health, and unlock better daily performance.

Read on to learn how to understand your chronotype, what it means for your focus and productivity – and check out our guide to the circadian rhythm and what it means for your body.

How caffeine affects your sleep – and when you should stop drinking it

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:51:15 +0000

You crushed your workout, ate clean, and wound down early. So why do you still wake up tired?
The culprit might be hiding in your morning ritual – or your 4 PM coffee fix.

Caffeine is a powerful performance enhancer, but it’s also a silent saboteur when mistimed. While many worry about it keeping you awake, late caffeine disrupts your brain’s ability to slip into deep, restorative sleep. That pushes your body’s internal clock (circadian rhythm) out of sync and delays the very processes that help you repair, recover, and show up stronger the next day.

Why sleep is the hardest Tour De France stage to win

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 20:27:21 +0000

As the 2025 Tour de France kicks off in Lille, the mountain stages and breakaway sprints will grab headlines – but the hours between the finish line and the start line are where the real recovery happens.

Former elite rider Rigoberto Urán lives by the motto, “Bike races are won in bed.” That rings true because sleep isn’t a luxury during the Tour de France – it’s a performance tool.

Caffeine and adenosine: The reason behind the coffee crash

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:35:41 +0000

Most of us rely on coffee to get through the day. It’s the first thing we reach for in the morning, the go-to fix before a meeting, or the much-needed push during that 4 PM slump.

And for a while, it works. Focus sharpens, energy lifts, and everything feels just a little easier.

But then comes the dip. The fog returns. You’re tired again – sometimes even more than before. So what’s going on?

5 ways to supercharge your deep sleep

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:37:02 +0000

Deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, is the most restorative phase of the sleep cycle.

It’s during this stage that your body repairs muscle tissue, regulates hormones, and clears out cellular waste in the brain . (PMID: 24136970 )

But some people struggle to get enough, and that can show in the results of your sleep tracker. And that can be frustrating – especially if you’re inherently a light sleeper.

Over time, a lack of deep sleep has been linked to everything from poor metabolic health to memory loss , low immunity, and accelerated aging.

Introducing Caffeine Window upgrade: Now with real-time tracking and logging

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:06:26 +0000

Your favorite Ultrahuman feature just got smarter. Caffeine Window, one of the most-loved features in the Ultrahuman community, is levelling up.

As part of our Early Summer Release Sprint , we’re introducing an upgraded Caffeine Window. Now, it’s personal with effortless tagging, real-time body caffeine levels, adaptable cut-off times, and detox advice.

You asked. We built it. Here’s what’s new.

Sleep Algorithm 2.0 explained: Personalized sleep scoring

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:14:00 +0000

The way you sleep is hugely personal, and the quality of your rest is affected by your age, sex, and BMI.

To understand the unique architecture of sleep, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The Ultrahuman Sleep Algorithm 2.0 is a massive leap forward and offers the most personalized and intelligent sleep tracking.

Sleep Algorithm 2.0 uses advanced machine learning algorithms, validated by over 125,000 nights of Ring AIR sleep data, to understand how your age, sex, and body composition uniquely shape your rest.

Shift Work PowerPlug: How to manage irregular sleep patterns

Fri, 30 May 2025 14:03:11 +0000

Shift work disrupts your natural body clock, requiring you to sleep and wake at times that conflict with your circadian rhythm. This irregular pattern can impair cognitive function and decision-making, affect emotional regulation, and impact cardiovascular and metabolic health in the long term.

Sleeping at unconventional hours is often underrepresented in traditional tracking, leading to a disconnect between what’s actually happening in the body and what shows up in your data.

Why naps are the secret to living stronger, smarter, and longer

Thu, 22 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Imagine a longevity technique, proven by NASA to supercharge your body, immune system, and cognitive performance – and available to everyone. No, it’s not creatine or cold plunge – it’s a simple 30-minute nap.

This week, we deep dive into one of the most underrated power-ups in human performance: the nap.

Because here’s the truth: if you’re skipping naps, you’re leaving a major chunk of your performance, recovery, and resilience potential untapped.
This newsletter will change your perspective on naps forever.

Your circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycle explained

Fri, 16 May 2025 19:41:30 +0000

Humans have evolved to live in sync with Earth’s 24-hour day-and-night cycle. As a result, nearly every cell in the human body operates according to a daily fluctuating schedule, called a circadian rhythm.1

Circadian rhythms affect our sleep-wake cycle, energy levels, food metabolism, and general health. Living in tune with our circadian rhythm can lead to increased energy and alertness and is linked to longevity. Living out of sync with that cycle is interpreted as a “disruption” by the body and is linked to a host of negative cardiovascular and metabolic health outcomes .

Women and sleep: Hormone impact and unique circadian rhythms explained

Thu, 15 May 2025 20:14:39 +0000

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus certainly rings true when it comes to sleep.

Women’s sleep is vastly different from men’s, which stems from circadian biology , hormonal cycles, and inherent differences in sleep architecture.

Women experience deeper sleep in general. But an earlier sleep/wake cycle, hormonal fluctuations that put pressure on sleep quality, and the pressures of balancing work and family can make for a challenging picture. And one that can affect health and well-being.

Skin temperature: What's normal and how it fluctuates

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:40:02 +0000

Skin temperature is a key biomarker and indicator of well-being. Human beings require their core body temperature to be regulated within a small range to maintain health and peak performance.

But skin temperature fluctuates constantly. What is normal changes based on sleep, circadian rhythm, stimulants such as alcohol, hormonal changes, and overall physiological health.

Wearables such as the Ultrahuman Ring AIR continuously track skin temperature and establish individual baselines to help users understand how their body responds to different stressors, including illness, exercise, and the menstrual cycle.

Mouth taping for sleep: Benefits and risks explained

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:45:04 +0000

Mouth taping has gained popularity online as a sleep hack – but does it actually work?

Mouth taping is the practice of placing adhesive tape over the lips before bed, to forcibly keep the mouth shut and promote nasal breathing. It has surged in popularity among sleepmaxxing TikTok trends .

Sleepmaxxing and mouth taping advocates claim it encourages nasal breathing, which improves oxygen intake and sleep quality, and even promotes a stronger jawline. And it’s also linked to improved oral health, too.

Introducing Nap Detection V2: Find your unique rest signature

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:20:49 +0000

Nap detection is crucial for understanding your body’s recovery patterns – whether you’re catching up on sleep debt, recharging after an intense workout, or maintaining energy through strategic rest.

Accurately detecting these restorative moments helps move from just data to actionable health insights that are tuned to your physiology in real-time.

Our new ML-based algorithm, trained on over 1 million de-identified and anonymous naps, now detects naps with even greater precision. Every recovery insight you receive is now more reliable than ever before.

Sleepmaxxing: The evidence behind the TikTok trend

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:56:05 +0000

Sleepmaxxing has become a huge TikTok trend, amassing over 100 million posts on the platform . But what is sleepmaxxing? Aimed primarily at Gen Z, sleepmaxxing TikTokers share tips and hacks for better sleep.

The trend is fueled by the immense longevity benefits of good sleep and the perceived beauty enhancements. Many sleepmaxxing techniques on TikTok are popular because they’re designed to boost everything from facial symmetry and jaw alignment to physical and mental recovery.

Blue light-blocking glasses explained: The evidence for sleep gains explained

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:11:38 +0000

The impact of blue light on our circadian rhythm is well-studied, and there’s plenty of evidence that exposure can disrupt sleep quality and increase stress levels. That’s led to the rise of blue light-blocking glasses – but are they worth it?

Blue light waves disrupt our natural circadian rhythm , which has been linked to poor sleep , metabolic health issues , and reduced cognitive performance.

But wearing dark-tinted blue-light filtering glasses, which block 80–100% of blue light, and using them for 2–3 hours before bedtime, can help mitigate these effects.

Sleep smarter with Ramadan Mode on Ultrahuman Ring AIR

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:05:36 +0000

Ramadan brings unique routines, with pre-dawn meals (Suhoor) and late-night prayers (Taraweeh) leading to altered sleep patterns and an accumulation of “sleep debt.”

During Ramadan, the early starts and late evenings can lead to chronic sleep deprivation. Sleep “debt” refers to an accumulated loss of sleep over an extended period, and research has shown sleep “debt” impairs cognitive function and reduces energy levels.

Sleep Debt During Ramadan

Last year, Ultrahuman introduced Ramadan Mode , which formed the basis of an eight-week Ramadan Sleep Debt Study . The aim was to understand users’ sleep patterns during the fasting month.

Introducing Screentime: A PowerPlug designed to help you be more mindful of your digital life

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:02:54 +0000

In today’s hyper-connected world, our screens have become both windows and mirrors - portals to endless information and reflections of our daily habits. But as we swipe, tap, and scroll through life, it’s all too easy to get swept away in a current of excessive Screen Time. This digital undertow can undermine our well-being, affecting everything from our sleep patterns to our mental health. As we navigate this new world, it would be helpful to be more mindful of these digital tides learn to ride them the right way, and optimise for overall well-being in the process.

Understanding Sleep Stages and Their Impact on Health

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:36:32 +0000

Sleep is a complex and vital process consisting of different stages, each with unique characteristics and functions. Recognizing the significance of these stages is essential for maintaining overall well-being.

Think of sleep as a time when your brain and body receive essential updates. Just as your computer or phone needs updates to function efficiently and stay secure, your body needs sleep to repair cells, consolidate memories, and regulate hormones.

Essentially, sleep is characterized between non-rapid eye movement sleep (non-REM) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM) sleep.

Introducing Sleep Debt: Manage your sleep deficiency with the Ring AIR

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:52:21 +0000

Are you having a tough week at work and falling behind on sleep? Perhaps you’re navigating the challenges of parenthood with a restless toddler, or maybe you’re simply burning the midnight oil. Regardless of the reason, you may not realize it, but you are in debt—to your sleep!

Sleep allows the body to rest and recover. During sleep, the brain clears out toxins that accumulate during waking hours, which may help prevent neurodegenerative diseases.

How Poor Sleep Affects Your Heart Health

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:59:00 +0000

Everybody knows that sleep is important to health and overall fitness, but we still tend to discount it. In a highly competitive and productivity-oriented culture, sleep is often looked at as a luxury that we can delay or catch up on later.

But while this may be possible for short periods, it can lead to a number of health problems over time. Most adults are recommended an average of seven to nine hours of sleep per night, but nearly two in three adults in the US report getting less than this.

7 Ways To Sleep Better With Shoulder Pain

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:15:00 +0000

Shoulder pain can be a big bummer when you’re trying to catch a good night’s sleep. Quite often, it’s hard to pin down what’s causing the pain and if there’s anything you can do about it without immediately running to a doctor. There are several causes of shoulder pain that we will further explore in this article, along with some sleeping positions to keep in mind to ensure a good night’s sleep despite the pain.

Thermoregulation And Sleep

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:08:00 +0000

What is thermoregulation?

Thermoregulation isdefined as the mechanism that allows your body to maintain its core internal temperature. All thermoregulation mechanisms are designed to return your body to homeostasis, or a state of equilibrium. Human beings have a normal core internal temperature of around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit). This is the optimal temperature at which all of the human body’s systems function.

Maintaining this temperature within a range of 1–2 degrees is the primary function of thermoregulation, and it is crucial to all of our organs working. Without thermoregulation, the human body would cease to function.

Why Is Adequate Sleep Necessary To Help Build Resilience

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:33:00 +0000

Since the last two and a half years—and still counting—the global outbreak of the catastrophic Coronavirus pandemic and the many subsequent lockdowns have drastically accelerated the mental health crisis among the human population.

With uncertainty, personal struggles, recurrently gloomy news cycles and the very real threat of the virus, more and more people began to experience stress, anxiety and an overall feeling of being constantly overwhelmed.

In the face of such adversity, even a modicum of resilience—or the ability to adapt to or deal with trauma, tension or a challenging situation—can go a long way in enabling an individual to cope with the everyday.

Sleep Debt: Can You Catch Up On Lost Sleep?

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:32:00 +0000

Sleep is undervalued in a world that hails ‘hustle culture’. When you’ve had a few late nights and feel more tired than usual, sleeping in on a Sunday sounds restorative, right? Yet, catching up on lost sleep may not be as simple as it seems. Let’s take a closer look at the truth of sleep debt.

Highlights

The difference between the amount of sleep required by an individual and how much one actually gets is known as sleep debt or sleep deficit,
Acute sleep debt is short-term, while chronic sleep debt builds up over years of insufficient sleep,
Chronic sleep debt can induce a higher risk of diabetes, obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and stroke, further causing stress levels and potentially leading to anger, depression and irritability,
The most effective way to develop sleep hygiene is to have a consistent routine with a fixed bed and waking time.

Sleep debt: cheating on sleep

Your body needs a certain number of hours of sleep each night. The difference between this amount and how much you actually get is known as sleep debt or sleep deficit. It’s the amount of rest you “owe” your body when you lose valuable sleeping time.

Sleep Quality And Energy Metabolism In Sedentary Adults

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:31:00 +0000

It is a well-documented fact that cardiometabolic diseases and obesity are leading causes of death across the world. In fact, according to the World Health Organisation , at least 2.8 million people die each year as a result of being obese or overweight. Once associated with high-income countries, it is now present in low and middle-income countries too.

Research conducted on the dietary effects of unhealthy food habits on obesity, in particular caused by eating too much and moving too little, suggests that high amounts of energy, (especially fat and sugar) that has not been burned off through exercise and physical activity, remains stored as fat in the body. However, the quality of sleep you get every night is an also crucial factor contributing to cardiometabolic diseases and obesity.

Connection Between Sleep Stages And Metabolic Health

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Sleep and metabolic health are deeply intertwined together. To understand how the different sleep stages affect your metabolic health, we must first understand the two important concepts - Metabolism and the Architecture of Sleep.

Highlights

The architecture of sleep is characterized by Deep Sleep (Non-Rapid Eye Movement or NREM) and REM Sleep (Rapid Eye Movement),
The body goes into states of rest and relaxation during this time and this in turn acts as a natural blood pressure medication,
Going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time each morning, including on the weekends.

What is Metabolism?

Metabolism consists of a wide range of biochemical processes that occur within a living organism. It primarily constitutes the two processes of anabolism (build up) and catabolism (break down).

Sleep And Its Effects On Glucose Metabolism

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:30:00 +0000

We’ve all had days when we’ve woken up after a night of inadequate sleep. There are numerous physiological processes that happen when we’re asleep.

Not getting enough shut-eye can lead to various disruptions in these biochemical processes in our body. Let’s start with understanding what sleep is

Highlights

Circadian rhythmicity of sleep onset is secured through the master pacemaker located in the hypothalamic suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN),
Sleep duration also affects the response of hormones associated with appetite Leptin (subsides hunger) and Ghrelin (stimulates hunger),
Going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time each morning, including on weekends.

What exactly is sleep?

Sleep is a state of reduced consciousness, muscle relaxation and altered responsiveness to stimuli, which is an actively regulated, periodically occurring phenomenon in organisms.

How To Sleep Your Way To Weight Loss

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:51:00 +0000

We have all been there; trying hard to lose those extra pounds, and the scale just won’t budge, leaving us confused, frustrated and modifying our diet and workout plans with no results in sight. If you’re way too familiar with this, it may be time to take a look at your sleeping habits.

A lot of us deprioritize sleep at a snap of our fingers, naturally, it feels easy to do that since we seem to have more control over it because studies have shown that we are a society that is characterised by a lack of sleep for 30% of adults have reported that they get less than 6 hours of sleep every night. But sleep affects us in more ways than just feeling tired the next day, regulation of our sleep patterns can have a positive or negative impact on our weight, and vice versa, depending on the sleep routine undertaken.

The Importance of Sleep Meditation

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 10:55:00 +0000

Wu-Wei. This Chinese phrase translates to “doing nothing”, most famously found in the famous Tao-te Ching, a philosophical and spiritual text written by Laozi, known to be the founder of Daoism, around 400 BC. The concept can be described as a paradox since it can be interpreted as being lazy or not acting at all.

But in actuality it sends the message that effortless action must be encouraged, by executing tasks with efficiency and skill. The state of flow or “being in the

Why Do We Feel Sleepy in the Afternoons?

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:33:00 +0000

For many people, it almost feels like clockwork: you finish your lunch, and a few minutes later, you start to feel drowsy, your eyelids start drooping and you simply have to take a nap.

Many people wonder why they frequently feel sleepy in the afternoons, particularly on a hot day or after a heavy meal.

In fact, there are a variety of scientific explanations for this phenomenon. A drop in energy levels after a meal is called postprandial somnolence, which might be related to factors such as certain types of foods, the timing of meals, circadian rhythm and so on.

The sleep zone that affects your memory and muscle growth

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:11:00 +0000

Sleep is amongst one of the most mystic physiological activities that’s out there. When we think about fitness, the first thing that comes to mind is how much we workout and what we eat—sleep isn’t something that seems to be a part of the traditional fitness industry. Though modern research about human longevity and performance has something different to say.

Most people get that it’s important to get enough sleep to be well-rested and focused, but not all sleep hours are the same. When we think about sleep optimization, it is important to get not just 8 (or 9) hours but to get enough quality sleep within those sleep hours.

Decoding New Research: The Golden Hour for Falling Asleep

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 11:32:00 +0000

Revenge bedtime procrastination is real. It refers to the idea of people postponing the act of going to bed and shortchanging sleep to indulge in leisure activities (like binge-watching web series) they don’t have time for during the day. Most of us fall prey to it and believe that we can catch up on the lost sleep later. But regular sleep deprivation can spell trouble. While many studies have been conducted to examine the health effects of the duration of sleep, few have explored the impact of sleep timing. A 2021 study identifies the ideal hour for slipping into slumber, its effects on cardiovascular health (an important marker of metabolic health) and the connection between sleep and circadian rhythm (the body’s internal clock that controls the sleep-wake cycle).

No Sound Alarms: Revolutionising the Way You Wake Up

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:32:00 +0000

Do you ever set your alarm to a really awful tone just so it’ll wake you up in the morning? Or maybe you set multiple alarms to ensure your body gets the message? Prolonged exposure to loud alarms initiates several physiological responses in the body that can impair our health over time. The days of the jarring cuckoo-clocks and clunky ringtones are over. Let’s examine the benefits of waking up without a traditional alarm clock. Some silent alarm clocks or no-sound alarms radiate light or vibrations without the accompaniment of harsh tones for awakening. They are known to wake you up naturally at a slower pace by mimicking the sunrise effect.

Sleeping Metabolic Rate: Burning Calories While You Sleep

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 11:31:00 +0000

Here’s a fun fact. On average, you burn around 50 calories per hour while sleeping.

Even when you’re sleeping, your body is still using energy. Your sleeping metabolic rate (SMR) refers to the rate at which your body is burning calories while you sleep.

In this article, you’ll learn about the surprising relationship between sleep and metabolism.

Your body never stops going. Even when you’re relaxing on the couch or just scrolling through social media, your body is working behind the scenes.

Melatonin & Metabolic Health

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:31:00 +0000

Getting an adequate amount of quality sleep is among the pillars of metabolic health. Most of us have similar sleep-wake cycles, regulated by a part of our brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN for short). Located in the hypothalamus, SCN is considered the body’s timekeeper from its position just above the crossing for optic nerves. At night, a lack of light produces melatonin, a hormone that causes us to feel sleepy. Melatonin also impacts daily bodily activities related to a smooth metabolism that can balance between energy needs and body weight regulation.

You Snooze,You Don’t Lose: How Sleep Enhances Memory

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:09:00 +0000

“Have some almonds to sharpen your memory” or “Play these brain games to improve your memory” are some phrases we’ve often heard. Now, what if I tell you that improving your memory could be as easy as sleeping? And, no, I don’t mean that figuratively. Sleep is instrumental in the transfer and consolidation of memories in the cortex.

Our health, vitality and mental faculties are extremely dependent on sleep, so it comes as no surprise that sleep influences memory and plasticity too. Scientists began to research sleep patterns in the 18th century. In 1729, Jean Jacques d’Ortuous de Marian researched the circadian rhythms of plants, rousing interest in human sleep. The interrelationship between sleep and memory has been studied as early as the 19th Century. In 1801, British psychologist David Hartley inferred that during the rapid eye movement (REM) periods of sleep, dreaming modified the associative memory links within the brain. The first systematic studies on sleep and memory conducted in 1924 by Jenkins & Dallenbach showed that retention was better after a night of sleep than that following a night of staying awake. In the consequent years, optimal sleep and its mentally restorative effects became rich subjects for scientists to mine. Memory is essentially a cognitive process that enables the encoding, storage and retrieval of information. Memory storage is like an elaborate and sophisticated filtration process.

While You Were Sleeping: Science of Dreamscapes

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 14:46:00 +0000

“For in dreams, we enter a world that is entirely our own. Let them swim in the deepest ocean, or glide over the highest cloud”, are the immortal words of Albus Dumbledore. In dreams, we enter a world constructed by our subconscious, from the things we see, the things that move us, and the things we feel. Dreams are like fingerprints, utterly unique to each individual, transporting us to the mythopoetic realms that hold profound insights about us. The befuddling, enigmatic, scary and sparkling images, thoughts and feelings that transpire when we are asleep are considered dreams. While visual imagery dominates our dreams, visually impaired people tend to dream in the sensory language of sound, taste, and smell (Meaidi, A., Jennum, P., Ptito, M., & Kupers, R. 2014).

Naps: The Best Productivity Tool

Wed, 26 May 2021 14:37:00 +0000

Have you heard of the wild phenomena called “the afternoon naps”? Have you heard tales of people telling you it is the best part of their day? How they await that sweet siesta right after lunch? Then you’re definitely not alone! Napping is a cross-cultural phenomenon, and in our modern world, when life can get exhausting, napping is required more than ever to help us recharge and relax.

Read next: The power of naps explained

6 Ways Sleep Can Change Your Life

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:11:00 +0000

Sarah is a project lead at a startup. During the pandemic, managing a team across the world has proved demanding; she has gone to sleep and woken up at odd times. She’s juggling her work alongside homeschooling two children on zoom classes. She feels like she hasn’t slept in a week. When she does sleep, she wakes up in the middle of the night, her thoughts running anxiously, cycling through laundry lists and to-do lists, and difficult conversations with co-workers and her husband. She wakes up in the morning, feel unrefreshed. Over time, she notices that her skin starts to look pale and dry. She feels sluggish. She is far more irritable than usual, she’s already had a fight with her husband, and snapped at the kids. Conflicts at work are escalating. She’s had a chronic stomach ache for the last week, and that’s not helping matters either. She’s put on weight as well in the last week, and can’t figure out where it’s come from. She doesn’t have the energy for a workout, which would help her clear her mind and give her space. She feels weighed down, and looking at the list of her difficulties, her heart sinks. How can she tackle all of this?