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How sleep is affected by seasonal time changes
March, 2022
Transitions into and out of Daylight Saving Time change the social and environmental timing and therefore affect millions of people annually. Learn how to pass through the transitions successfully.
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To nap or not to nap – that is the question
February, 2022
Inadequate sleep can have a major impact on a person’s health, safety, mood and work performance. Napping can be one way of recovering a bit of the sleep debt that many people live with every day.
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How drinking alcohol affects sleep
November, 2021
Alcohol may help falling asleep faster but even just a couple of drinks can affect the quality of sleep. Regularly drinkers might end up awaken the next day feeling like they haven't had any rest at all.
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How nutrition affects sleep
September, 2021
Sleep, like eating, is an essential part of life. The two are linked and influence one another. Read about the worst and best foods for sleep.
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Women vs. men – who sleep better?
June, 2021
There are clear biological differences between men’s and women’s sleep. Both circadian rhythms of melatonin and body temperature are set to an earlier hour in women. On average, women go to bed earlier and wake up earlier than men, while they are more likely to rate themselves as morning types than men.
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Insomnia – not what you thought
April, 2021
Sleep problems are often mistakenly considered a normal part of aging, but in contrary to the myths, dangers associated with insomnia in older adults are markedly significant.
