THE SLEEP MAGAZINE

The thyroid and sleep disorders

Over- or under-functioning of the thyroid gland is widespread and can be a cause of various sleep disorders. We explain here how the thyroid gland works and why it affects sleep. Table of contents...

Sleeping better with Mouth Taping ?

Tape your mouth shut with a plaster to sleep better? We explain here whether mouth taping is more than just a trend or whether it really improves sleep. Table of contents What is Mouth Taping? ...

What happens in REM sleep ?

REM sleep is one of the five sleep phases we go through every night and is often referred to as dream sleep. We explain here what exactly happens in REM sleep and why it is so important for our hea...

Sleep problems in depression

Almost 90% of depressed people suffer from sleep disorders. Sleep problems can be both a consequence and a cause of depression. Here we explain why a depressive illness affects sleep and which tips...

Good sleep during pregnancy

Many women cannot get a restful night's sleep during pregnancy. We explain here why pregnant women suffer more from sleep disorders and what they can do to sleep well again despite the baby bum...

Chronobiology: Understand the internal clock

Each of us has an internal clock that controls our biorhythm and sleep-wake behavior. Here you can find out how the internal clock works and why it is so important for our health. Table of conten...

How does polysomnography ? work

Polysomnography is the best-known method for examining sleep disorders and is carried out in special sleep laboratories. We explain here what happens during polysomnography and how it helps to iden...