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What is Sleep Apnea?
With snoring affecting over 40% of the UK population, it’s important to know whether the problem is caused by sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder which repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep, meaning that the brain and body do not get enough oxygen during the night. People affected by sleep apnea frequently have low energy, morning headaches and nocturnal urination, so if you think you may be experiencing the symptoms of this disorder it is best to make an appointment with your GP.
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Time for a Siesta?
Good news for anyone who loves an afternoon nap – taking a siesta is actually supposed to be good for you!
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6 Yoga Poses for Sleep
Developing a regular yoga practice not only helps with fitness and flexibility but can also have a huge impact on creating a calm mind before bedtime. The combination of deep breathing and movement creates a unique meditation that activates your parasympathetic nervous system and counteracts stress.
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Want to Improve Your Exercise? Work on Your Mental Stamina
Sticking to an intense exercise regime can be tough. Early morning starts and high-intensity workouts are not just draining for our bodies, but they also take their toll on mental stamina.
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8 Weird Facts About Sleep
Although we’ve been doing it since the beginning of time, most of what we know about sleep has only been discovered in the last few decades.
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Managing Restless Legs Syndrome
If you’ve ever tried to sleep while your legs have the irresistible urge to move, you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS). It is estimated that 1 in 10 people in the UK suffers from the disorder, which can interrupt rest and disturb sleeping patterns.
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Does Counting Sheep Help You Sleep?
Almost everyone will have heard that counting sheep is a good way to fall asleep. But is it genuinely good advice or simply an old wives’ tale?
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Are You a Sleep Eater?
We’ve all indulged in a midnight snack from time to time, but did you know that you can also raid the fridge while you are asleep?
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Research Shows That Sleep Apnoea Could Impact Healthspan
Research indicates that the number of people suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea has increased steadily over the last 20 years. Sleep apnoea, a condition which causes the sufferer to briefly stop breathing during sleep is estimated to affect over 100 million people worldwide, though goes undiagnosed 80% of the time as many people confuse it with snoring.
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How Much Sleep Do New Parents Lose?
Permanent exhaustion, bloodshot eyes, and dazed expressions are all dead giveaways of new parents. Round-the-clock feeds and frequent nappy changing can mean months of broken sleep, leading to a serious sleep deficit and worrying levels of sleep deprivation.
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Ways to Get Through the Day on No Sleep
As any insomniac will tell you, the importance of sleep is not to be underestimated. Simply reducing your sleep by an hour a night can result in poor decision-making, an inability to focus and an off-balance circadian rhythm. Unfortunately, most of us have to deal with the consequences of a lack of sleep at some point, whether from partying too hard, working late, suffering the effects of insomnia, or travelling through the night. So, we look at the best ways of managing those days when you’ve just not had enough shut-eye.
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Plants to Improve Sleep
We all know that having plants in the home helps to bring life and colour indoors, but did you know that they also have proven health benefits?
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5 Ways Your Sleep is Being Ruined
Ever get the feeling you’re not getting enough shut-eye? We’re all used to feeling a bit groggy when the alarm goes off in the morning, but if you find you’re spending most nights tossing and turning it might be that one of these five things are disturbing the quality of your sleep.
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Are You Suffering with Sleep Hangovers?
Sometimes the thought of a long lie in at the weekend is the only thing that gets some of us through an exhausting week, but have you ever woken up from your lie in to find yourself even more tired than you were before? You could be suffering from a sleep hangover.
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