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Hypersomnia: Symptoms, causes and treatmentsREFERENCE Excessive sleepiness could be a sign of a condition known as hypersomnia.
By Anna Gora Published
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Sleep apnea: Symptoms, causes and treatmentsSleep apnea is a condition in which people experience pauses in breathing, or shallow breathing, during sleep.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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What is a circadian rhythm?A circadian rhythm refers to a person's sleep-wake pattern over 24 hours.
By Lou Mudge Published
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8 common sleep myths debunkedDiscover the scientific facts that debunk these eight common sleep myths.
By Joanne Lewsley Published
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Can white noise help you sleep better?Soothing sounds can be relaxing, but can white noise help you sleep better?
By Louise Bond Published
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Does short sleeper syndrome really exist?REFERENCE Some people, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk, claim to sleep for very few hours each night.
By Joe Phelan Published
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Is napping good for you? We ask the expertsIs a daytime snooze something to be avoided or embraced?
By Joe Phelan Published
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Weighted-blanket use may boost sleep hormone melatonin, small study hintsA small study links weighted-blanket use at bedtime to increased melatonin production.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Can you make up for lost sleep?Getting a few extra hours on the weekend cannot make up for all the harms of being sleep-deprived during the week.
By Robert Roy Britt Last updated
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