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There is no clear evidence that Robert Owen literally stated that people should sleep 8 hours. That seems more like a modern interpretation of his general advocacy for sufficient rest

The 200-year-old Welsh idea that made us believe in 8 hours of sleep

A scientific consensus study by the National Sleep Foundation from 2015, based on over 300 previous studies, concluded that there is no optimal number of sleep hours. Age, genetics, health, lifestyle, and many other factors together determine how much sleep you need

SLEEP SCIENCE & INSIGHTS

Jorge Marten Groen

Aug 5, 20252 min read

Why do some people sleep better after using cannabis, while others notice little or no difference?

Cannabis, sleep and anxiety

I sometimes see people turn to cannabis to help them sleep better. Some are enthusiastic about it—they sleep more deeply, feel calmer, and function better during the day. Others notice little difference or even feel worse. Why does it work for some but not for others?

INSOMNIA

Jorge Marten Groen

Jul 24, 20252 min read

Negative sleep beliefs contribute to more stress and tension in bed, worrying about sleep and poorer sleep quality

I can't function without sleep or can I?

Negative sleep beliefs contribute to more stress and tension in bed, worrying about sleep and poorer sleep quality

SLEEP TECHNIQUES

Jorge Marten Groen

Jul 22, 20252 min read

We worry about the consequences of a poor night’s sleep, which causes stress and a heightened awareness of our insomnia

The harder we try to sleep, the harder it becomes

Forcing sleep rarely works. It’s precisely by letting go of control and accepting the natural rhythms of our bodies that we can experience better sleep.

SLEEP TECHNIQUES

Jorge Marten Groen

Jul 10, 20252 min read

Try the 10-3-2-1-0 formula for a few weeks and observe the difference in your sleep quality and overall well-being

The 10-3-2-1-0 formula: 5 steps for a good night's sleep

Try the 10-3-2-1-0 formula for a few weeks and observe the difference in your sleep quality and overall well-being

Jorge Marten Groen

Jul 7, 20252 min read

Each waking period pulls the brain away from criticality, while sleep helps the system reset to this optimal state.

Sleep restores the brain's processing power

By tracking the brain activity of sleeping rats, Keith Hengen, assistant professor of biology, and his team of researchers from Arts & Sciences, in a recent study, have shown that sleep plays a crucial role in restoring the brain's computing power

Jorge Marten Groen

Jul 7, 20251 min read