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Isn't it time you had the night's sleep you’ve always dreamed of?

It's true to say that most people could do with a better sleep. If it takes you longer than an average of between 10 to 15 minutes to fall asleep every night then there's a good chance that you're sleep deprived, and aren't getting the quality of sleep that your body demands. Regularly waking during...

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Leicester study looks at ‘sleep DNA’

Research at the University of Leicester is aiming to investigate the "DNA of sleep" in an attempt to further the understanding of the genetics involved with the process. Carried out by Ms Mobina Kherica and Dr Eran Tauber of the University's Department of Genetics, the research centres on the...

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Mental health issues affect sleep in older generation - study

More than 50% of older Americans with mental health issues have problems getting the recommended level of sleep, according to new research presented at the SLEEP 2009 event. The study, by a team at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, looked at the sleep patterns of 1570 participants aged 60...

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School kids help sleep research

Teenagers taking part in a study to determine links between obesity and sleep deprivation will create "sleep diaries", charting their experiences over a number of weeks. Over 6000 school pupils in the Midlands region will be involved in the investigation by Heartlands Hospital and Birmingham...

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Sleep quality linked with weight-loss - study

A recently published US study has found that people who sleep longer are less likely to suffer weight problems, due to the effects that sleeping has on hormone levels and metabolism. The research involved fourteen nurses, and found a consistent link between BMI (body mass index) and the length of time...

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TV causes "chronic sleep debt" - research

The link between watching television and poor quality sleep has been highlighted again, this time by a major US research programme. The study at the University of Pennsylvania involved 21,475 participants between 2003 and 2006, and concerned the activities carried out in the two hours before bedtime....

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US expert set to dispel sleep ‘myths’

US women's health expert Dr. Donnica Moore has joined with the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) to help 'set the record' straight on sleeping habits, conditions and treatments by dispelling widely-believed sleep 'myths' as part of a new programme. Dr. Moore will participate in the 'Sleeping Smart'...

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'Sleep well' research reveals insights

Wide ranging new research from the Future Foundation as part of the 'Sleep Well, Live Well' campaign has revealed an insight into sleep problems and effects, in a bid to increase the understanding into the causes and implications of poor sleep. Key findings include that 20% of people sleep less than...

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Ergo Flex in House Beautiful

Ergo Flex memory foam mattresses are featured in the March 2009 issue of one of the UK’s favourite home magazines, House Beautiful. The interior design specialists highlight Ergo Flex mattresses among a showcase of premium home products, calling the Ergo Flex a 'not to be missed' purchase for the...

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Marital happiness determines women's sleep quality - study

New research from America has found that the secret to a woman's good night's sleep is a happy marriage, with usual suspects such as money worries, sex, alcohol and caffeine consumption playing a lesser role than previously thought. The University of Pittsburgh team looked at the sleeping patterns of...

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Lack of sleep can cause colds - research

New research published this week in a leading US medical journal has suggested that not getting enough sleep raises the risks of catching a cold. Researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University found that the risk is trebled for people who sleep less than seven hours a night, compared to those who sleep...

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Spicy foods disrupt sleep patterns - research

Eating a spicy meal in the run-up to bedtime can result in a disrupted, poor quality sleep, says a report from the International Journal of Pyschophysiology. A study by a team of Australian researchers involved two groups of healthy subjects, one of which who ate meals with Tabasco sauce and mustard,...

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