Good Night

Reading in bed is really cozy. But what about the quality of your sleep when you pick up a book before going to bed? Here's the surprising answer.

An ayurvedic herb that helps you have sweet dreams – ashwaganda is alternative medicine´s tip for restful sleep. Here's how ashwaganda can help you get a good night's sleep and how you should best take the ayurvedic sleep aid.

A freshly made bed is simply just pure heaven, isn't it? To enjoy an all-around hygienic feeling in bed, you can also wash your mattress cover. Only very few people do this regularly, although it ensures a high level of bed hygiene and you benefit from the additional freshness. But how do you wash the mattress cover correctly? We give you the most important tips for cleaning your mattress cover.

Waking up faster in winter - sounds like "Mission Impossible". How can you start the morning full of energy despite the uninviting temperatures and the lack of sunlight? We've got some tips to make it easier you get out of bed in the winter.

At night, when we sleep, we go on fantastic adventures and explore imaginative worlds. Sometimes colourful, sometimes frightening, sometimes simple and calm. There are no limits to our dreams, but why do we dream at all? Scientists agree that dreams are extremely important for our well-being. We will take a look at the causes and what dreams mean to us.

Sleepwalking is an exciting phenomenon - especially because the exact causes are still controversially discussed today. Those affected are in a twilight state in which they are able to perform complex actions despite their consciousness being "switched off". To be able to experience signs of sleep and wakefulness simultaneously defies all logic. And this is exactly what makes the phenomenon a fascinating object of research. Here you can find out which triggers promote the nocturnal excursions and which measures will help you regain a better quality of sleep. 

You're wondering why you should look into sleeping positions as a couple if you're in a relationship? It's simple: The latest research findings can offer you interesting conclusions about the happiness of your relationship.

Sleep is an exciting topic because it is so important, but at the same time complex and individual. Especially the different sleep phases are often the focus of science. We reveal fascinating knowledge about your sleep cycle and how you can recognize truly good sleep.

No sleep due to too much light: Light pollution is a modern problem that affects our well-earned night's rest. When the streetlight shines through the window or a neon sign flashes regularly, our quality of sleep suffers. But what can you do about the negative impact of light pollution?