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If you often find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, don’t feel alone. Many people are in the same boat and most are probably as anxious as you. This is especially the case when one feels unable to get back to sleep again. A sleepless night could be caused by low blood sugar, stress, anxiety or too much alcohol. Besides putting your worries to bed before you go to bed, you could consider these options. (more…)

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If you’re feeling tired all the time, don’t feel alone because over five million people in the UK feel the same way. For some people, the feeling of fatigue and weariness goes on for years. Whatever degree of lethargy you have, it’s something that should be addressed. Check with a doctor that you don’t have health issues. If nothing is done about it, you may continue to feel too tired to do anything and life will slip you by. (more…)

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A lot of people miss out on much needed sleep because there’s just too much to do in a single day. But a lack of sleep affects your productivity. To get more done, you’d be better of getting an extra hour or two of sleep every night. If you find your mind racing as soon as your head hits the pillow, getting into what sleep exerts call a ‘sleep routine’ will help you fall asleep – and stay asleep. Here’s how to do it. (more…)

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It is very common for children to have nightmares now and then. Most scary dreams happen during the later stages of sleep, often between 4:00 and 06:00 in the morning. Your child may wake up during a nightmare and come to you for comfort, and often they can remember what they were dreaming about and why it scared them. Some children may have difficulty falling asleep again after a bad dream or suffer from recurring nightmares. What can you do to help your children sleep peacefully? (more…)

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Grumpy, groggy and lethargic. That’s likely how you feel when you’re not getting enough sleep. Plus, you’ll probably find you can’t concentrate as well as you should be able to and you may even suffer from muscle pain. These side-effects of lack of sleep are unpleasant, but not really dangerous. However, new research has linked insomnia with some serious diseases, including diabetes, colon cancer and heart disease. This should make you think twice about burning the candle at both ends. Your body was designed to rest every night, and if you’re depriving it of that rest you may be putting your health at risk. (more…)

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There’s nothing better than a good 30-minute power nap to get you energised when you’re feeling groggy. Stealing some zzz’s in the middle of the day may feel like a guilty pleasure, but there’s a lot of science backing the benefit of napping. We take a look at some reasons why you should give in to a midday snooze, and how to do it right so you wake up feeling your best. (more…)

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Some people think the ability to go long stretches without sleep is like some sort of badge of honour you carry around. Listen in on the conversations of tech entrepreneurs world over and you’ll hear them exchanging stories of taking 45 minute catnaps under their desks at the office in yet another of many all-nighters, or gamers talking about their endless weekend sessions of their favourite titles. (more…)

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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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Our busy lives bring about sleep easily to most people, but can also have the inverse affect of robbing people of sleep. An inability to sleep is not only a common problem, but it’s actually got devastating consequences to it – fatigue, ill-health, and depression, among other systems. This simple guide will show you some immediate steps you can take for getting better sleep. (more…)

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A night without restful sleep has many knock-on effects. Bags under the eyes have never looked sexy, the crankiness that accompanies a lack of sleep is unbecoming, and it doesn’t do your health or digestive system much good either. The occasional sleepless night is okay, but if it’s a regular occurrence, then you certainly have a problem on your hands. Here are some tips on curing fitful sleep. (more…)