Sleep
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The number of Americans taking the supplement has doubled in five years – but it is controversial and not available over the counter in the UK. So does it work?
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The turbulence of this year might seem set to continue well into the next, but there are good things to come too. From mass protests to comfort telly, there’s something for everyone – and lie-ins are positively encouraged
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Diet and detox marketing makes us feel bad about our holiday season excess. But most of the best advice is obvious and cheap
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We have spent decades seeking self-improvement but the price has been loss of tolerance and empathy
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Now we're supposed to embrace clean sleeping. How tiresome
Hannah Jane ParkinsonArianna Huffington and Gwyneth Paltrow are cashing in on the biggest health trend of 2017. But it’s possible to get shuteye without opening your wallet
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A new report says sleep deprivation costs British businesses dearly. So what tricks – from nap rooms to healthy canteen menus – can combat tiredness and boost productivity?
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Our natural circadian rhythms don’t gel with the typical working day – with flexible options, it’s time to rethink
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Lack of sleep is making our children obese – but help is at hand
Jenny StephensonIncreased calorie intake is just the start of it: insufficient sleep can also contribute to behavioural and learning problems. A few simple steps can make a difference
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The Snoo, a smart cot with built-in soothing sensors, and microphones to detect crying, is one for the sleep-deprived baby… and its parents, says Ian Tucker
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The autocomplete questions Why don’t babies sleep at night? You asked Google – here’s the answer
Paul KelleyEvery day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries
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Awareness that you are in a dream and can control its outcome is an elusive experience, but it can be the perfect environment for creativity
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Exhausted parents are increasingly turning to private consultants to help them sleep-train their babies. Is it really worth paying up to £400 a night for?
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Reaching for your phone to help with stress and sleep might feel counterintuitive, but there are now hundreds of apps out there to help us find inner peace. With even the NHS on-board, there must something in it
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If you find yourself unable to get a good night’s rest, ask our experts for sleeping tips on Wednesday 7 September from 1–2.30pm
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Discovery that sleeplessness causes neurons to become ‘muddled’ with electrical activity could help develop new treatments for mental health disorders
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I grew to dread the night when I stopped being able to sleep. When I wasn’t sure I could go on, I knew it was time to take action
Valentine’s Day synchronicity: heartbeats make music in a Melbourne park