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It sounds ideal, doesn’t it? Sleeping your way to reduced weight and better wellness and wellbeing? You may be laughing, but the truth is that sleep is very important if you are trying to lose weight – possibly even more important than…

Night-time eating may not seem like a major health concern, but it’s one that a lot of people struggle with. According to registered dietician Cynthia Sass, MPH, RD, author of S.A.S.S! Yourself Slim: Conquer Cravings, Drop Pounds and Lose…

Sleep – we know it is one of the essential things that our bodies need to survive. Recharging your proverbial batteries is required every day. If we missed even one night of sleep we would find ourselves sluggish and tired for probably…

As one of the world’s most comprehensive lighting ordinances went into effect last month, France — including the City of Light — grew darker late at night. Between the hours of 1am and 7am, shop lights are turned off, lights inside office…

As we age it becomes increasingly difficult to get a good night’s sleep, as our sleep patterns change dramatically. The great restful sleep we used to enjoy in our younger days gradually dissipates until it’s difficult to even fall asleep,…

You may doubt the mental wellness of people who enjoy getting up early, but according to a recent study published in the American Psychological Association journal Emotion, early birds are generally happier than night owls. Researchers…

Although you can blame your child’s genes for how long he or she sleeps at night, a good nap time depends on his or her environmental wellness. This is according to a new study in twins, published online in the journal Paediatrics, which…

Nothing ruins your day quite like a bad night’s sleep; your brain gets fuzzier, your mood becomes a little more irritable and even dragging yourself off the sofa can be a hassle. However, sleep problems are not just a regular little…

One of the most common symptoms of menopause is disrupted sleep. In fact, 61 percent of women aged between 45 and 60 say that they suffer from sleepless nights and other sleep-related problems. However, most women don’t consider this…

Nocturia is one of the most unsettling health concerns experienced by men and women as they get older. Nocturia means waking in the night to go to the toilet. As you get older, the wellness and wellbeing of your bladder deteriorates, and…

How you feel during the day has a lot to do with the amount and quality of sleep you have at night. To lead a productive life in which you can give the best of yourself to the world you need to ensure you rest appropriately. People that…

Sleep is extremely important to your wellness. Any number of health concerns can be linked back to a lack of sleep. No matter what you do during the day, when you finally lay your head on the pillow at night, what you really want is to fall…

Your sexual health is very important for the wellbeing and wellness of your relationship. There are lots of different ways to have sex: slow and sweet, hot and heavy, quickly and comfortable. Each of these ways is fun for different reasons…

Asthma affects your wellbeing with chest tightening, wheezing and coughing, so is it any wonder that many asthma sufferers have trouble sleeping at night? As an added wellness bonus, asthma and allergies often go hand-in-hand, and a new…

We all know we should make more of an effort with our fitness, especially if you're trying to maintain a healthy weight. But losing weight can be difficult if you're strapped for time. With many of us committing to long work schedules, it…

In the past parents regularly put their babies outside in their prams to give them a good dose of fresh air each day. But today many parents worry about babies being too hot or too cold and so keep them indoors more often. And with the…

When a baby cries all night long for no apparent reason parents can soon become desperate to find a way to get a good night’s sleep. One of the more controversial methods for dealing with sleepless nights is controlled crying. This approach…

We have all had those nights where we just can’t fall sleep. You toss and turn. You get a drink of water and pace the house. No matter what you try, you are not getting to sleep anytime soon. It can be difficult to pinpoint exactly what is…

Riding a bicycle can be a treacherous proposition. Drivers are worried about getting somewhere as fast as possible, talking kids in the back seat, texting and other distracting behaviors. While no safety measure is foolproof, following…

Exercising outdoors is certainly cheaper than going to a gym, but what about outdoor fitness at night? You may not have time to workout in the day, but exercising in the dark seems a little more risky to your wellbeing than it’s…

When you’re young, you’re desperate to try new things – especially when it comes to your sexual wellness. But once you grow up, get married, have kids etc. you can start pining for those teenage favourites, like soppy, cheesy and…

Sleep is essential to the human body's ability to function, yet there are millions of people who struggle to fall asleep every night due to insomnia. There are few things more frustrating than lying in bed, exhausted, without being able to…

You may remember watching your mum put on her anti-ageing night cream when you were young, but when is it your turn to follow suit? Are night creams really beneficial to your skin wellness, or will your regular old moisturiser do?…

The menopause is an inevitable part of the ageing process for women and a time of physical and emotional change. The menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 but can start earlier in some women. Falling oestrogen levels are…

With hectic schedules, constant electronic connection and family responsibilities. Many people are finding themselves struggling to go down each night for restful sleep after a long day had ended. However, a number of factors you may not…

Getting a good night’s sleep is vitally important for your health and wellness. When you are not getting a full night’s sleep, you can find that your physical and emotional wellbeing are affected. Fortunately, there are some simple…