http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/06/01/controlling-your-dream-world.aspxThis interesting column discusses some of the different facets of the dream state, including how to create, prevent and remember them. For instance, controlling your environment by leaving the lights on, having a fan blow across your face and even havingenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/06/01/controlling-your-dream-world.aspx#219896Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:30:49 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:219896squast<p>I used to lucid dream in college, it was fun, but tiring in the morning like I never slept. &nbsp;What is the benefit of lucid dreaming other than fun?</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=219896" width="1" height="1">http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2006/06/01/controlling-your-dream-world.aspx#219813Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:17:32 GMT24451277-a5aa-4add-96dc-64081bfd86fa:219813galilaya<p>&quot;but there is some recent research that suggests sleeping over eight hours may actually be counter-productive and reduce your lifespan.&quot;</p> <p>I can see this being true in adults but what about children. At what age do children start needing less sleep?</p> <img src="http://articles.mercola.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=219813" width="1" height="1">