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The Sleep Health Test

There is no denying that sleep is critical to life, just try going without it for a night or two and you will soon realise that functioning without sleep is both difficult and dangerous. Take the following sleep health test to see if you are getting enough good sleep.1. During a usual night’s...

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Stages Of Sleep

Sleep is an amazing process when you think about it. You close your eyes and wake hours later, sometimes with memories of vivid dreams, other times with no memory of the intervening hours. So what really happens when you sleep, what are the cycles you go through?There are two broad types of sleep that...

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Sleep Studies and Sleep Problems

Like most major facets of human life, there is a huge amount of study and testing done by scientists on different aspects of sleep. It is a fascinating area of research and there are a number of different problems that can afflict people’s sleep. The most common are:1. Sleep Apnea is when...

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Is It True That Napping Is A Bad Idea?

Depending on who you ask, napping can either be a helpful way of catching up on some much needed sleep or it negatively effects your sleeping patterns making it harder to drop off at night, so which is it?Anyone who has travelled through Asia will know that they are expert nappers, no sooner are they...

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Choosing The Best Doona

So you have got a super comfortable bed and (Ergoflex memory foam mattress!) that you love spending Sunday mornings in but your doona is just not up to scratch. Time for a new one but before you rush out and grab the first doona you see, you should have a think about what you want. First up, you need...

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How Do Different Substances Affect Sleep?

How Do Different Substances Affect Sleep?We humans use so many different legal substance during the day that can have consequences on our sleep, so how do these different substances affect our sleep?StimulantsCoffee: One of the major stimulants many of us use every day is coffee, which works by slowing...

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Dealing With Jet Lag

Dealing With Jet LagInternational travel is exciting and mind broadening, but there is always the jet lag to deal with. Generally, eastward travel causes more intense jet lag as it shortens the day, whereas westward travel lengthens the day, and the biological clock is able to cope with a longer day...

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Do You Buy A Double, Queen Or King Mattress?

Do You Buy A Double, Queen Or King Mattress? Time to buy a new bed, but do you buy a double, a queen or king mattress? Getting the right size is important so it pays to think about it. The last thing you want to do is get it home and realise that you have not got the right size, so here is a quick check...

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Blanket versus Doona

Blanket versus Doona This is an age old question, one that divides many people. Blankets have history on their side, being the covering of choice for centuries, while doonas are the new kid on the block with all the technological benefits that implies. Interestingly, the doona is more popular in Europe,...

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Bed Base Buying Guide

Bed Base Buying GuideBuying a bed base is a massive decision, you are going to spend about a third of your time on it so you want to make the best choice you can, otherwise you will regret it. This guide will tell you what to look out for when you are buying a base.Bases should be matched with mattresses,...

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A Sheet Buying Guide

A Sheet Buying Guide You would think that buying sheets would be easy, right? Just head into the shop, find a set that fits your bed and that looks good, simple as that. Well, anyone who has been sheet shopping lately knows that it is not that simple anymore. The shopper is bombarded with a wealth of...

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How to Tell Your Mattress Has Had It

5 Ways To Tell Your Mattress Has Had It We spend a third of our lives in bed, which means your mattress needs to be in top form or else you will become tired and drained. So, how do you know that your mattress has had it? 1. You notice that you or your partner have either got new allergies...

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