Psychological experiences related to sleep were discussed along with their physiological background. Dreams have influenced human life in various ways since ancient times, but the most influential influence since the modern era has been the emergence of psychoanalysis. However, it cannot be denied that the background theories of psychoanalysis have not been scientifically proven and have created a strong bias against current scientific dream research. Although REM sleep was discovered and found to be closely related to dreaming in 1953, there is not a complete consensus on the relationship between dream experience and REM sleep. This paper reviews past research on whether dream experiences occur only in REM sleep. Although dream research has not always received the credit it deserves, it has recently received attention as a means of exploring the locus of consciousness. We discussed lucid dreaming and kanashibari (sleep paralysis) as psychological experiences other than ordinary dreams, and the similarities in their physiological backgrounds. Finally, the easy practice of inducing lucid dreaming by artificially manipulating sleep was critically reviewed

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In the past, when it came to incontinence care in hospitals and nursing care facilities, diapers were changed frequently, such as every two hours, day and night, with the idea that "frequent diaper changes are good care." In recent years, the number of diaper changes has been reduced, especially at night, in order to improve the quality of life of users and to address the shortage of care workers. This review survey surveyed hospital/nursing facility staff's awareness of "continence care and sleep," outlined the current state of diaper changing in hospitals/nursing facilities, and the evolution of adult disposable diaper specifications. We will also introduce examples of reducing nighttime diaper changes. In order to improve the QOL of users, it is necessary to reduce the risk of disrupting sleep due to changing diapers at night.

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The purpose of travel may vary. To enjoy beautiful scenery, to be attracted by delicious local food, to be interested in the culture and architecture of the destination, to have a good time with friends and family, to refresh oneself, to relieve stress. The list is endless. In the article, we discuss points to note of situations in which a trip intended to relieve stress may conversely cause stress buildup. There are people whose moods are strongly depressed in the winter. Next, we will discuss the benefits of trip to a tropical country for such people. The outbreak of COVID-19 has gone down, and the national designation of new coronavirus has been moved to a category 5 infectious disease. The number of travelers to foreign countries is expected to increase in the future. Japan is located in the Far East, and many people suffer from jet lag when traveling to the U.S. or Europe. Finally, the causes and countermeasures for jet lag when traveling abroad are described.

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Wellness is a broad concept that encompasses all aspects of lifestyle that enhance the quality of life and design a richer life. The global wellness market, which has seen entries from a variety of fields, will be worth an extremely large $4.4 trillion by 2020, before the spread of the new coronavirus, and the growth of the wellness tourism market, which is a form of travel based on the theme of wellness, is particularly significant, according to various surveys conducted by the International Wellness Organization and other organizations. This review will focus on after-colonics tourism, which is a form of wellness tourism. This review outlines the global market for the wellness industry, which is experiencing growing demand worldwide for after-corona, and describes wellness tourism, which consists of menus that contribute to a good sleep at travel destinations as a new approach to sleep and health, with case examples, while considering trends in the sleep industry market.

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