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Hypersomnia: Symptoms, causes and treatments
By Anna Gora published
REFERENCE Excessive sleepiness could be a sign of a condition known as hypersomnia.
Sleep apnea: Symptoms, causes and treatments
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Sleep apnea is a condition in which people experience pauses in breathing, or shallow breathing, during sleep.
What is a circadian rhythm?
By Lou Mudge published
A circadian rhythm refers to a person's sleep-wake pattern over 24 hours.
8 common sleep myths debunked
By Joanne Lewsley published
Discover the scientific facts that debunk these eight common sleep myths.
Can white noise help you sleep better?
By Louise Bond published
Soothing sounds can be relaxing, but can white noise help you sleep better?
Does short sleeper syndrome really exist?
By Joe Phelan published
REFERENCE Some people, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk, claim to sleep for very few hours each night.
Is napping good for you? We ask the experts
By Joe Phelan published
Is a daytime snooze something to be avoided or embraced?
Weighted-blanket use may boost sleep hormone melatonin, small study hints
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A small study links weighted-blanket use at bedtime to increased melatonin production.
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