The Basics of Sleep

Most of us dream while we sleep. During REM sleep, our bodies’ activity rises to daytime levels, and our sympathetic nervous system gets active, helping with our automatic responses. This is the stage of sleep in which we experience the most vivid dreams. During the deepest stage, we remain nearly motionless, but our mind and […]

Bed-Eating Disorder

The reasons for developing bed-eating disorder (BED) vary greatly among people. Known causes of BED include genetics, environmental factors, and social and cultural factors. People of any age, racial group, or socioeconomic status may experience the condition. In addition, BED is found to occur in roughly equal numbers in both sexes. However, in most cases, […]