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Tips for Getting the Sleep You Deserve

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: How Much Do You Really Need?

Cutting back on sleep may be tempting when you've got deadlines to meet and a social life to squeeze in to your already jam-packed day, but it isn't really the best answer long-term. The truth is that you can't afford to cut back on sleep…

How Much Sleep Do We Really Need?

It is often noted that the best amount of sleep is between six to seven hours a night, but for some, that can be either too little – or for fewer, too much. Burning the midnight oil may be a sign of unnatural strength, but insomnia is no…

Cancer: Could Working Late Be A Trigger?

As we all know, sleep if vital for good physical and mental health. However, you may not be aware that not getting enough sleep could increase your risk of developing cancer. Studies have found that women who work night shifts are more…

Sleep Like a Baby

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…

The Sleep Secrets Everyone Should Know

As you toss and turn in bed, trying to get to sleep, you may blame stress, health concerns, lack of exercise or any number of other factors, but have you thought about blaming your diet? Research carried out at the University of…

Why Sleeping Is So Important For Students

We all know about the ‘student lifestyle’ cliché. Students are universally mocked (or envied) for their late-night, party-hard lives that are often more about having fun than studying. But the reality is that while students may enjoy…

Insomnia, Don’t Let It Consume You

Are you having difficulty falling and/or staying asleep? Do you wake up too early in the morning? Or are you feeling tired upon waking up? Well, you may be suffering from insomnia. There are a lot of people around the world…

Up All Night? Six Ways to Treat Your Insomnia

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…

How Can You Get A Good Night’s Sleep?

As you get older, getting a good night’s sleep can seem more and more elusive. This can be a cruel irony as you may feel more in need of rest than ever, as your body undergoes the wear and tear sustained by everyday life. Not getting enough…