During sleep paralysis, however, “we regain consciousness before the muscles regain their freedom from REM-induced paralysis,” said Walker, who is also a professor of neuroscience and psychology at ...

How is sleep paralysis treated? Sleep paralysis can be significantly alleviated with several practices or treatments, Walker said — starting with healthy sleep habits, for one.

Around 30% of people will experience sleep paralysis at least once. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

The science of sleep paralysis, a brain-body glitch making people see demons and witches By Kristen Rogers, CNN Jun 8, 2025 ...

The science and symptoms of sleep paralysis In REM sleep, our bodies are paralyzed so we don’t act out our dreams and risk hurting ourselves or others, Jalal said. Sleep paralysis episodes are usually ...

During sleep paralysis, however, “we regain consciousness before the muscles regain their freedom from REM-induced paralysis,” said Walker, who is also a professor of neuroscience and ...

Though scientists know that wake-sleep glitch is what’s happening during a sleep paralysis episode, they’re not entirely sure why. But there are several factors that can increase the risk of ...

Around 30% of people will experience sleep paralysis at least once. Here’s why and what you can do about it.

The science and symptoms of sleep paralysis In REM sleep, our bodies are paralyzed so we don’t act out our dreams and risk hurting ourselves or others, Jalal said. Sleep paralysis episodes are usually ...