by Henry Hurt | May 30, 2025 | Sleep Lab
In medieval Europe, the word “lullaby” emerged from the soothing repetition of “lullen” (to lull) and “bye-bye,” while a more mystical theory links it to the Hebrew phrase “Lilith-Abi”—a protective incantation to keep demons at bay. Fast-forward to today, and the...
by Ria Caven | May 30, 2025 | Sleep Lab
In an age of sleep optimisation, newly developed devices offer the promise of perfect sleep, but do they work? According to a global report, the sleep tracker industry was valued at over $30 billion in 2023, a figure forecasted to reach $75 billion by 2032. ...
by Rahul Shah | May 23, 2025 | Sleep Lab
Somniphobia is the fear of sleep. In extreme cases, a fear of dying in your sleep. It causes a deep sense of anxiety as bedtime approaches, and those suffering tend to put off sleeping, often experiencing severe distress and sometimes panic attacks. Neel Syed, a...
by Isabella Francois | May 21, 2025 | Sleep Lab
For months, Josh Bachu lay awake in the stillness of his room, his mind racing as the hours ticked by with what he thought was insomnia. He’d seen doctors and tried all sorts of remedies, bedtime routines, calming teas, even sleeping pills, but nothing was a permanent...
by Isabella Francois | May 16, 2025 | Sleep Lab, Sleep Lab Top Story
After a long day, many of us look forward to unwinding in bed, lights off, rolling over, and shutting off from the world. However, it’s not always easy for those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), with nighttime often being something they dread or even avoid....
by Sasha Spencer | May 16, 2025 | Sleep Lab, Sleep Lab Top Story
Is ‘sexsomnia’ a genuine medical disorder or the latest ‘get out of jail free card’? As its use as a legal defence grows, experts are raising alarm over its potential misuse. In 2011, Joseph Short was found not guilty of raping and physically assaulting a...
