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Gabriela Ibarra

At a hospital sleep center in Des Moines, Iowa, Gabriela Ibarra teaches classes on sleep habits. A former sleep lab technician with a degree in health education, she also covers sleep health for Biology Insights. Ibarra continues to work per-diem shifts at the clinic.

If You Don’t Sleep, Does Your Brain Eat Itself?
Why Don’t I Want to Go to Sleep? The Real Reasons
Why Is 6 Hours of Sleep Better Than 7?
Is It Bad to Sleep Late but Get 8 Hours?
Is It Possible to Not Dream? The Science Explained
Are You Conscious When You Sleep?
Why Do Some Dreams Feel So Real? Science Explains
How to Track Your Sleep Without Technology
Is Dreaming a Sign of Deep Sleep? REM vs. Deep Sleep
Why Do We Get Tired? What Happens in Your Body
How Much of Each Sleep Stage Should You Get?
What Frequency Is Deep Sleep? The Science of Delta Waves
Can I Split My Sleep in Two? The Science of Segmented Sleep
How to Become a Back Sleeper: A Step-by-Step Guide
What Is the Most Restorative Stage of Sleep?
How Long Can a Person Sleep Without Waking Up?
What Is Sleep Pressure and How to Manage It?
The Sleep Wake Cycle: How It Works and How to Regulate It
What Is Sleep Homeostasis and How Does It Work?
Why Do I Sleep With My Knees Up in the Air?
Do You Sleep in 90-Minute Cycles? Facts vs. Hype
Why Do Your Eyes Move While You’re Sleeping?
Why Is Rest Important for Your Body and Brain?
Why Does Driving Put Me to Sleep?
How Long Is a Sleep Cycle and How Many Do You Need?
Micro Dreams: What They Are and Why They Happen
Why Do I Wake Up at 6 AM Every Morning?
How Long Can You Go Without Sleep Before You Die?
Do We Die When We Sleep? The Biology of Sleep vs. Death
What Is a Good Sleep Efficiency Percentage?