Many people experience sudden muscle jolts as they fall asleep. These hypnic jerks, or sleep starts, are common and usually harmless. They happen when the brain mistakenly signals a fall. Factors like ...

You've probably had this jarring experience. You're in a dream, and then you wake up with a sudden rush. Your fall in a dream world has brought you abruptly back to consciousness. Falling in dreams is ...

You know that strange moment when you’re half-asleep and suddenly feel like you’ve just tripped off a cliff? Your body jerks, your heart skips a beat, and you wake up slightly embarrassed even though ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. Dreams have long held a certain mystique, captivating humanity with their ...

Despite how unique our individual lives are, many of us share the same dreams at night. The most common dream themes include flying, falling, snakes, water and losing teeth. These aren’t coincidences.

Have you ever had a dream that was so strange or unique that you thought no one else could ever have possibly dreamt it? That's because dreams are deeply personal. However, it may be surprising to ...

If you've dreamt about running for your life or falling from a cliff, you're not alone. I'm a dream expert and have seen five Halloween related dreams come up over and over again. They often don't ...