The sleeping magazine

What is plain dreams?

Being able to control our own dreams sounds incredibly exciting. But can we really dream while fully conscious, even though our bodies remain asleep? Here we explain what lucid dreaming is all abou...

So you lead a sleeping diary

A sleep diary can help you better understand your sleep habits and document your progress in improving your sleep. You can find instructions on how to keep a sleep diary and a handy template to dow...

Polyphasic sleep - how does it work?

Sleeping several times a day and only a few hours at night? We explain what's behind the trend toward polyphasic sleep and whether intermittent sleep is truly beneficial for health and performance....

Sleeping disorders - why do we wake up at night?

One in four Germans has trouble sleeping through the night. Waking up repeatedly at night can have a variety of causes and can negatively impact our health and well-being. Here's why we wake up fre...

Does sugar harm to sleep?

Sugar is a natural part of our daily diet. However, too much sugar is harmful to our health and can also disrupt sleep. Here, we explain how sugar affects sleep and why you should avoid that extra ...

Sleep disorders in menopause

Many women suffer from difficulty falling asleep, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances during the years surrounding menopause. Here, we explain why sleep suffers when hormone levels are out of balan...

How well does a sleep expert sleep?

How well does a sleep expert actually sleep? Dr. Alfred Wiater gives us a personal insight into his sleeping habits, reveals his most important sleep tip, and explains why even the best sleep exper...