Why do horses sleep standing

When we feel tired and our body demands sleep, we automatically start longing for a comfortable bed to lie down and a nice soft pillow for resting our head. It is never a good idea for any of us to snooze while standing up, but it is something that horses usually do. If you love horses and you have always wanted to find out why they sleep standing up, this article is going to get you a step closer to your quest.

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Why Do We See Nightmares While Sleeping Soundly

Nightmares While Sleeping

While everybody would want to see the dreams that take them into a magical and happy world, some people also face tragic and disturbing nightmares while they are deep asleep. Actually, dreams only come when you are into a deeper phase of your sleep that is also called the REM (random eye movement) sleep. However, let us try to understand why some people often see nightmares instead of sweet dreams and wake up terrified and scared.

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Why do feet fall asleep

Why do feet fall asleep

When we stay in one position for long time, our arms or feet tend to fall asleep. We begin to feel a tingling sensation and find ourselves unable to move that part of body. Though it is widely believed that our limbs fall asleep when they do not get blood supply owing to the pressure put on them but the fact is that it is not blood circulation but nerves which are responsible for this break.

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Why do dogs sleep so much

Why do dogs sleep so much

Sleep is very important in order to stay active and healthy. Remember the day when you could not sleep well and the next day you felt pretty lethargic. On the other hand, when you overslept, you feel equally lethargic. But that does not seem to be the case with dogs. You can find them sleeping throughout the day and cannot stop wondering what makes them sleep so much?

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