World of Dreams

Dreaming has stumped philosophers, psychologists, and sleep medicine experts for decades. Why do we dream? What do our dreams mean? And can you train yourself [...]

A Soundtrack for Slumber: Max Richter’s 8-Plus-Hour Overnight ‘Sleep’ Concert In a giant loft space with 160 beds overlooking downtown Manhattan, concertgoers came to experience [...]

Normally when we go into REM sleep, we become paralyzed. The only muscles that continue to work at routine levels are the diaphragm and the [...]

Recent research has uncovered how men and women’s dreams differ, why some people remember their dreams, and more. Decoding Dreams Sweet dreams, horrible nightmares, dreams [...]

Sleepwalking is actually a type of sleep disorder called a parasomnia. Learn even more uncommon things people do while asleep, from eating to having sex. [...]

Have you ever wondered what an especially weird dream meant? The meaning of dreams is debatable, but the science behind dreams is more clearly defined. [...]

Eating cheese at night can do more than disrupt sleep. According to a recent study sponsored by the British Cheese Board, the long-held myth that [...]

Sounds like the stuff of movies, but some people can realize they're in a dream while they're still having it. Find out about this unusual [...]

In the province of sleep problems, night terrors are terrifying. Doree Shafrir's quest for relief included a cross-country move. You’ve probably had your share of [...]

Is it a nightmare or sleep terror? Get advice for helping kids with nightmares sleep peacefully. Whether it's a piercing scream coming from your child's [...]