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Does counting sheep work?

It seems so clichéd that it surely cannot work, and in fact Oxford researchers have proved that it doesn’t. Counting sheep has been shown to have no positive effect on falling asleep. In some senses this seems unusual. When you think about it, sleep is quite a contrary beast, often...

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Do I Have Somniphobia?

Somniphobia is the abnormal and irrational fear of sleep. If you are worried about falling asleep and this concern is not based on any rational or obvious reasoning then you may be suffering from somniphobia. Somniphobia, also known as hynophobia, often stems from a deep psychological problem and is...

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When sleep backfires

Sleep is a fairly illogical part of human life. The more you look at it, the less sense it makes. Often trying to get to sleep makes it harder to actually drop off. Also, sometimes having less sleep is better than having more. There is no denying that we all need sleep, it is a vital part of...

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When napping is bad

Generally speaking having a nap is a good thing. In fact, a quick powernap, between 10 and 20 minutes long, can rejuvenate you more than sleeping for two or three hours and is a great way for someone to revitalise their flagging energy levels quickly. However, as with most things in life, napping...

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What sleep deprivation does to your body

While the scientific community is still divided on exactly why humans sleep, there is a consensus on the effects of sleep deprivation, and they are not good. While most of us have had a sleepless night or two and have a vague understanding on how it can effect a person, the reality is that the...

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The history of the pillow

When you think of history you do not usually think of pillows, but while they may seem like a rather boring if common object, they actually have a long and interesting history. As with many items that we know consider a common necessity, pillows were once the domain of the wealthy, a luxurious...

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How much sleep is just right?

If you ask most people how long the ideal sleep is they will say eight hours. This received wisdom is incredibly common but it is wrong. As recent research has shown, you should aim to sleep for around seven hours a night. That’s right, the myth of eight hours is wrong and in fact sleeping for...

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Siesta travels

Here in Australia the siesta sounds rather exotic but for many people it is simply a part of their everyday life. The siesta, or after lunch nap, is generally common in countries that have hot climates and generally seen as a good way of avoiding the sapping midday heat and minimising the drowsiness...

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Why bed and comfort should go hand in hand

We spend around a third of our lives in bed, this alone should be enough to convince anyone and everyone of the need for a comfortable bed. Beds are not created equal, far from it. Many beds are made using antiquated materials and construction techniques, many beds are poorly designed and built,...

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Does your body clock exist?

The body clock might sound like something made up by US advertising agencies but in fact it is a legitimate physiological process. Its more proper name is circadian clock but the term body clock sums up its role nicely. The body clock is a small cluster of nerve cells in the centre of your brain,...

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REM Rapid Eye Movement

Rapid eye movement, or REM, sleep cycle is probably the best known of the various stages of sleep. REM is the period of sleep when the most dreams occur and is characterised by eye twitching, from whence it gets its name. REM sleep in adult humans usually occupies around 20–25% of sleep time....

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Is your baby making you tired?

For anyone who has already had a baby, this question will be a no brainer. In fact, for pretty much anyone, it seems fairly obvious that having a baby will result in less sleep and more tired. The well worn clichéd of the exhausted dad at work with baby vomit down his shoulder exists for a...

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