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Does sleeping burn calories?
By Kirsty Welsh last updated
Reference Does sleeping burn calories? Our team of sleep experts and nutritionists provides the answers
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Why do I feel sleepy after eating?
By Harry Bullmore last updated
That post-lunch slump is all too familiar, so we asked an expert: Why do I feel sleepy after eating?
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Why do guys get sleepy after sex?
By Melinda Wenner last updated
Ever wondered why guys get sleepy after sex? Here’s what the science says…
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Melatonin poisonings on the rise in US kids
By Nicoletta Lanese published
About 4,000 children were hospitalized after ingesting huge amounts of melatonin.
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The best sleep apps
By Gavin Newsham published
With the help of a sleep psychologist, we run through the best sleep apps for a good night's rest.
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Sleeping with a light on may be bad for your heart and blood sugar
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Sleeping in a moderately lit room may have health effects, small study shows.
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Does melatonin work?
By Gavin Newsham published
REFERENCE Does melatonin work when you need a helping hand getting to sleep?
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How to help your baby sleep better
By India Bottomley published
Reference Is your baby struggling to sleep? From feeding schedules to what creates the perfect sleeping environment, find out how to help your baby sleep better
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