Getting enough sleep is vital for your health. Your brain needs eight to nine hours of rest each night to function properly. A lack of sleep impairs these processes. In addition, a lack of sleep can lower your energy levels and mood. The average person needs seven to nine hours of sleep per night. A […]

How to Protect Against Binge Eating Disorder Binge eating disorder (BED) is an often undiagnosed problem with a close relationship to other psychological conditions, including depression and anxiety. While BED is not as severe as these other disorders, it can have significant impact on a person’s health and self-esteem. Patients with BED often develop muscle […]

How to Tell If You Are in Love Love is an emotion that is very difficult to define. It is the strongest form of attachment between two people. However, there are certain signs you should look for to tell if you are in love. First, ask yourself whether you feel the same way about your […]

Factors That Affect Sleep Sleep is a normal recurring state of the body and mind. During sleep, the consciousness level is lower than normal and almost all voluntary muscles are inhibited. During this state, our body is less reactive to our surroundings. We’re able to focus on tasks, solve problems, and think more clearly. However, […]

Before you discard an infested bed, consider where you plan to place it. If it’s a large item, you can coordinate with a garbage service to pick up your mattress on a specific date and time. If it’s a small item, you may want to consider lining the bottom of the bag with plastic wrap. […]

The Different Types of Love We know that human beings can love. The concept of love is also associated with certain psychological disorders. Agape love is a powerful form of love between human beings. It is unconditional and never ends, regardless of our actions. It is the most common form of love, and is found […]

The Role of the Brainstem in the Regulation of Sleep The different stages of sleep are called the dream stages. During this time, your body reaches its normal daytime levels and your eyes dart back and forth behind your lids. In this stage, your sympathetic nervous system becomes active. This helps you respond to things […]

A history of the bed dates back 2,000 years. Chinese households had canopied beds during the Ming dynasty. Some areas were encased by netting or gauze. Later, the bed was built along the back wall of a small back room, and a small antechamber was closed with sliding doors. Matted mattresses were often covered in […]

We are biologically programmed to love and depend on adults to survive and develop skills. But what are the biological and psychological mechanisms that influence the development of love? There are numerous theories on the subject, and each one is true to a certain extent. Nevertheless, it is difficult to categorize love in a single […]

For many years, people have believed that sleep is a passive activity. This was far from the truth. Researchers have discovered that sleep is a period during which the brain engages in a variety of activities that improve quality of life. It is in this stage that most people dream, as their eyes move back […]