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Family problems can cause sleep deprivation in many forms. Some are obvious: • You’re too worried about something going on in your family to fall asleep. • You found out about a family money problem and are too scared to tell your spouse, so you lie awake and worry about it. • Some family stress…
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Sleep deprivation among college students is surprisingly common. Whether cramming all night for exams, partying all night with friends, or simply not sleeping well away from home for the first time, there’s no question that there tends to be a lack of sleep in college student life. Sleep deprivation in college students may seem like…
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From babies that seem to sleep almost all day to toddlers that refuse to go to bed, children and sleep are a mystery to many parents and caregivers. Knowing good sleep habits for children can reduce the chances of those children having sleep problems later in life. So, how much sleep do children need? The…
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Are you looking for ways to get a better night’s sleep? One thing that can help is to reduce the amount of caffeine in your diet. You might be surprised to discover just how much caffeine you actually consume in a day. When looking for good sleeping tips, one of the first things mentioned is…
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You’ve heard the term “beauty sleep” but really, do you know how sleep affects beauty and how can you tell if you need beauty sleep? One way is to look in the mirror when you wake up in the morning. Take a moment and see if the dark circles you had when you went to…
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Athletes keep track of many things during training. Diet and exercise are at the top of the priority list. Equipment is always top notch and discipline is used to keep the regimen on track. But what about athletes and sleep? Many athletes will sacrifice sleep in order to train a little more, or get a…
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Some people are simply predisposed to allergies, and that predisposition can start very early in life. Unfortunately, targeting the culprit isn’t always an easy feat, especially when dealing with infants. A fussy baby is a natural occurrence, but there comes a point when you have to begin to rule out allergies. Some people may decide…
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It’s true that there’s a link between poor sleep and the elderly, but unless you’ve reached your golden years, you may not feel ready to be lumped into that category just yet. There are all kinds of tips for better sleep. Maybe something as simple as new bed mattress pads will make all the difference…
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An old home remedy for not being able to fall asleep is a “Hot Toddy” – a mixture of hot liquor with various additives (water, lemon, honey). It’s a wonder that any of the people using this old remedy ever got to sleep. What we now know about how to get better sleep shows us…
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