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TV and sleep problems in kids

Limiting kids TV time to earlier in the day and cutting out violent viewing might help improve sleep problems a new study has found.

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Passion flower tea improves sleep
Posted on Mon, 6 Jun 11

Passion flower tea improves sleep

The herbal medicine passion flower has been shown to relieve anxiety and a new study suggests it can help with sleep as well.

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Exposure to light at night linked to weight gain
Posted on Mon, 15 Nov 10

Exposure to light at night linked to weight gain

Computer use and television viewing have been associated with obesity and although the assumption has been that physical inactivity is to blame it may be that exposure to light at night is disrupting your body clock and causing weight gain.

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Caffeine causes stress and sleepless nights for some
Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 09

Caffeine causes stress and sleepless nights for some

Troubled sleepers have an over-active nervous system and may be particularly sensitive to the effects of caffeine even though they drink less than good sleepers. Cutting down on caffeine intake can help.

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Avoid breast cancer, by staying in bed
Posted on Mon, 7 Sep 09

Avoid breast cancer, by staying in bed

A good nights sleep may cut your cancer risk. Sound like a good excuse for an early night? Actually it is, low levels of a hormone produced while sleeping called melatonin may significantly increase your risk of developing various cancers, in particular breast cancer (1).

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Practical tips for restful and refreshing sleep
Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 09

Practical tips for restful and refreshing sleep

Sleep is essential for restoring health and vitality to your mind and body. Studies show that people who sleep 7 - 8 hours each night live longer, healthier lives than those who sleep fewer hours. There are several practical tips for getting a good nights sleep...

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