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Posted on Wed, 3 Nov 10

Sleep well and stay slim?

A good nights sleep may improve your efforts to lose weight. An experimental study found that people who were sleep deprived reduced their weight loss by over 50%.

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.

Posted on Mon, 23 Nov 09

Relaxing music can help you sleep

Insomnia affects millions of people worldwide with many people turning to medications to help them sleep. There is however another treatment option that is much cheaper, enjoyable and safer; music.

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).

Posted on Sun, 28 Jun 09

Is lack of sleep making you fat?

Lack of adequate, refreshing sleep is emerging as a major risk factor for chronic diseases such as overweight and obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease [1]. Increased appetite and cravings for sweet foods may be one way poor quality sleep increases disease risk. In the January 2009 edition of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition researchers found that restricting peoples sleep time from 8.5 hours to 5.5 hours a night made them hungrier, in particular for sugary snacks [2].

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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Sleep well and stay slim?

Caffeine causes stress and sleepless nights for some

Relaxing music can help you sleep

Avoid breast cancer, by staying in bed

Is lack of sleep making you fat?

Practical tips for restful and refreshing sleep