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Believe it or not, your body is virtually paralyzed during your sleep – most likely to prevent your body from acting out aspects of your dreams. According to the Wikipedia article on dreaming, “Glands ...

Sleep is something we all do every day, yet it’s surprisingly complex and full of mystery. While it may feel like nothing more than a break from being awake, your brain and body are actually hard at ...

Dreams feel mysterious, confusing, and sometimes magical, but scientific research suggests they are far more meaningful than we assume. While you sleep, your brain becomes incredibly active, solving ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. I had a nightmare last night. It ...

I had a nightmare last night. It began like many of my dreams do – I was on vacation with my extended family. This time, we were in Australia, visiting family friends in a big house. Things took a ...