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Poor sleep raises diabetes risk

A major new US study has revealed that people who regularly sleep for less than six hours a night are putting themselves at higher risk of diabetes and heart disease. The research by Warwick Medical School and the State University of New York showed a link between short sleep and the potential development...

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Sleepless nights – The reason behind teenage mood swings

A study conducted by the Columbia University Medical Centre earlier this year, has found that teenagers who do not get enough sleep are prone to mood swings. The study asked 15,500 12-18 year olds about their sleep routine, 24% of those went to bed after midnight and were prone to depression and in...

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Male insomnia sufferers at higher risk

Men who suffer from ‘chronic’ insomnia may be at risk of an earlier death than those who manage a regular six or more hours of sleep a night, according to the results of a major US study published this week.The study, from Penn State University’s Sleep Research and Treatment Centre,...

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Bed Bug Pandemic

Bed bugs are on the rise, and are biting back with vengeance. A recent global study led by the University of Kentucky and United States National Pest Management Association have found that cases of bed bugs are increasing. These findings have sparked a sudden rise of legislation being passed especially...

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Distractions at bedtime are detrimental to school day

School children in Scotland, will now have no excuse, if they ever fall asleep during lessons. The charity Sleep Scotland has been formed to teach children, who are getting as little as four or five hours sleep a night, to use that time responsibly and not watch television, game online or surf the internet....

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Lack of Sleep Linked with Teenager’s Poor Diets-Study

Research has been conducted into the association between diet and sleep habits in teenagers. Brigham and Women’s Hospital together with Bet Israel Deaconness Medical Centre, both based in Boston found that teenagers who sleep less than the recommended eight hours a night eat more fatty food and...

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Dodging Discomfort

An active lifestyle is an effective way to maintain the optimum level of health for both body and mind. Endorphins are released into the bloodstream, carrying with them a supply of happiness. Exercise also improves low self-esteem as we actively target literal and metaphorical goals, in order to achieve...

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Napping at the workplace - study

A study held by the East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has found that workers on a nine-to-five job would benefit more from a nap halfway through their day. Results also showed that, the best creative ideas are produced just as we are about to ‘nod off’ and with long working hours...

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Sleepwalking – Cause and effect

Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is a sleep-disorder common among children, and reportedly rare among adults. It ranges from harmless activities such as sitting up in bed, reaching for hallucinatory objects, to much more hazardous activities like driving and cooking. Spells of sleep walking can last between...

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Filtered Dreaming

Our dreams can have a profound effect upon our waking moments, as buried emotions are spontaneously unearthed as fluctuating, vivid scenes that are pieced together in a series of mismatched realms. Dreams have the ability to either lift us up into heavenly heights or plunge us deep into the heart of...

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What is the best environment for you to sleep in?

Many people don’t see the importance of a good nights sleep, and often neglect the environment in which they choose to sleep. What is your perfect sleeping environment? Do you like a hot or a cold room? Pitch black or some light? Everyone has a desired environment in which they like to sleep,...

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Sleep Improves Guitar Hero Scores- Study

The popular computer game, Guitar Hero has been used in a sleep study, as it requires complex motor skills that simulate the real-world effects of daily activities. Guitar Hero is a computer game that involves matching coloured bands across the screen and playing a song that corresponds with varying...

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