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Have you ever noticed that after a night of tossing and turning you’re highly irritable? You feel drained and out of sorts. Your memory isn’t what it should be. You can’t focus on even the simplest tasks. These are not the only negative effects of a bad case of insomnia. Sleep disorders have also been known to increase the risk of heart disease, amongst other things. (more…)

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Last month, a man having his sleeping habits examined in a Swedish research facility allowed himself to be filmed while sleeping – or attempting to. In an effort to raise awareness about insomnia, the footage was made available live online for insomniacs and anyone else interested to see. The standard procedure forms part of the process of determining whether a patient has a sleep disorder that needs treatment. If you’ve ever thought that you might have a problem with your sleeping habits, read on. (more…)

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There are few things more frustrating than being unable to get to sleep at night. If insomnia is making your life a nightmare and it’s not because of a related disorder like depression, you may have missed out on one of the simple solutions to the common causes of restlessness. Find out about the simplest ways to get a better night’s rest, then sleep easier. (more…)