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New research indicates that reducing the amount of TV your child watches could lead to them getting a better night’s sleep. The research was conducted at the Center for Research in Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona, Spain.  Scientists there looked at data provided by the parents of 1,713 children.  The parents tracked the average number of hours…
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For years, we’ve published articles here at SleepBetter that warn about having smartphones and tablets turned on in the bedroom while it’s sleep time (a search on SleepBetter for “smartphones” uncovers quite a few of them) but a new survey indicates that it’s still a widespread practice. According to the survey, conducted by the UK regulatory…
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This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: Scientists have proven that many other species dream just like humans do.  TRUTH This Monday Sleep Myth was a funny one,…
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What if a daily supplement could make your child sleep better?  New research is suggesting that may be the case for some kids. The study was conducted at Oxford University.  Researchers studied 352 children aged seven to nine who were struggling readers at a mainstream primary school.  Parents filled out a questionnaire which showed that 40-percent…
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Infant sleep machines, or white noise machines, are a godsend for parents of light-sleeping children or children who have to sleep in a noisy environment.  But, a new study is warning about their use. The popular devices promise to help infants stay asleep by lulling them with white noise, such as flowing water, a heartbeat,…
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The warning signs of depression among teens may be fairly easy to recite.  Among them are withdrawing from friends and favorite activities, tumbling grades, and lack of motivation.  But the reasons for teen depression are many and varied.  Researchers on two continents conducted two different studies, and both found one of those reasons is lack…
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Have you wondered about something related to sleep, but just can’t find the answer?  Lots of people do, and that’s why we created Ask SleepBetter.  You can ask your own question on the SleepBetter Facebook Page, or by using our Ask SleepBetter contact form.  We will try to answer as many questions as possible, but we are not…
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New research indicates there may be a link between lack of restorative sleep and the onset of widespread body pain. Widespread pain is a key feature of fibromyalgia, a condition where the sufferer typically experiences fatigue accompanied by long-term pain in several areas of the body, plus tenderness in the muscles, joints, tendons and other…
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This is the latest installment of a regular feature here at SleepBetter.org: Sleep Myth Monday, where we bust sleep myths wide open, or verify that they’re actually not myths at all. Myth or Truth: On average, humans need up to three fewer hours of sleep per day than other primates.  TRUTH The average human needs seven…
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Scientists in Britain have made an announcement that is likely to make insomniacs across the world cheer.  Researchers at Oxford University’s Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour say a study of fruit flies has allowed them to locate the switch in the brain that sends us off to sleep. The switch works by regulating the…
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