The Science Behind Drooling in Your Sleep and What It Reveals About Your Health

Waking up to find a wet patch of drool on your pillow might be a little embarrassing, especially if someone else notices. But truth be told, drooling during sleep is more common than most people think, and it’s not always a bad thing. In fact, science has some interesting explanations behind this nighttime phenomenon...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLES HERE

Drooling, medically referred to as sialorrhea, happens when saliva escapes from the mouth while sleeping. During the day, we naturally swallow our saliva without even thinking about it. But when we’re deeply asleep—especially in the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase—our muscles, including those in the face and...CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLES HERE