Giraffes.
That’s right, giraffes need on average only 90 minutes sleep per night.
Think of all the things we could do if we could get away with that…..
Well you may not get away with 1.5 hours, but some people manage to sleep only 2-3 hours each 24hours cycle by adopting the Polyphasic/Uberman sleep schedule.
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Mondafinil has been approved by the FDA as being safe and effective in treating eccessive daytime sleepiness caused by narcolepsy.
Imagine being alert and active for 40 hours non-stop.
Very useful for shift workers and travellers suffering from jetlag, who cannot rest as soon as they land.
The drug is not related to Central Nervous System stimulants, and […]

Have you ever fallen asleep with the light on?
It can happen sometimes, but try and avoid it as much as possible, because it disrupts the body production of Melatonin.
So what.. you say, well melatonin not only helps to regulate the body sleep mechanism -therefore a lack of it causes sleep disorders-, but melatonin is also […]

In a lot of mediterranean countries an afternoon nap or a siesta has been part of the culture; also in many south-american countries a sleeping break during the day is the accepted norm. Until recently there had not been conclusive proof that it was beneficial, and it was also suggested that it […]

Some people keep a dream log to keep track of what they dreamt of the previous night in order to help them with their daily decisions, but not many keep a log of their sleep pattern.
If you had a bad night sleep, you try and think back of what caused it and try and ensure […]