Sleep Science & Circadian Rhythms

Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Myths, and How to Cope

Person lying awake and immobilized in bed at night staring at ceiling with dim lamp and faint shadow figure suggesting a hallucination

Sleep paralysis occurs when consciousness returns before normal REM motor control, leaving you awake but unable to move, often with vivid hallucinations and fear. This article examines biological causes, common myths and cultural interpretations, and practical, evidence-based approaches — including…

  • 26 mins

Waking Up at 3 AM? The Science of Middle-of-the-Night Insomnia

Person sitting calmly in a dim bedroom at 3:00 AM practicing breathing exercises to cope with middle‑of‑the‑night insomnia

Waking at 2–4 AM is a common form of sleep maintenance insomnia that leaves people exhausted and anxious. This article explains why middle-of-the-night awakenings happen, the biology behind them, and the most effective practical strategies—especially CBT‑I, bedtime routines, and lifestyle…

  • 23 mins