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Sleep - Q & A
A range of questions on sleep. Our experts provide the answers. Feeling tired and having low energy levels during the day are common complaints. They are influenced by a range of factors, including the amount and quality of sleep you get, the ... [... more]
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Sleep hygiene
The body's alternating sleep-wake cycle is controlled by an internal 'clock' within the brain. Most bodily processes (such as temperature and brain states) are synchronised to this 24-hour physiological clock. Getting a good sleep means working ... [... more]
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Sleep - common disorders
Sleep is regulated by a chemical 'clock' inside the brain. Everyone needs sleep, but just how much they need depends on age, lifestyle, diet, personality and environment. Sleep disorders can prevent some people from enjoying a good night's ... [... more]
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Sleep disorders - narcolepsy
A person with narcolepsy is extremely sleepy all the time and, in severe cases, falls asleep involuntarily several times every day. This is a rare condition with no cure. Narcolepsy is a rare sleep disorder. A person with narcolepsy is extremely ... [... more]
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Nightmares and children
Most children experience nightmares from time to time. Frightening dreams can start when the child is about two years old, and reach a peak between the ages of three and six years. Most children experience nightmares from time to time. ... [... more]
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Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia means excessive sleepiness. There are many different causes including inadequate sleep, shift work, sleep disorders, medication and medical and psychiatric illnesses (including depression). The major features of hypersomnia vary from ... [... more]
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Snoring - Better Health Channel.
Around one in five people tend to snore at night. Snoring may be a symptom of significant sleep disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnoea. Snoring isn't harmful in itself, but it can lead to long-term sleep deprivation for the snorer and ... [... more]
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Sleeping habits - quiz
We all need sleep, but do you know how to sleep well, manage insomnia or why sleep is important? Test your knowledge with our quick health quiz and get tips for a good night's rest. You seem to be your own worst enemy when it comes to getting a ... [... more]
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Snoring - Q & A
A range of questions on snoring. Our experts provide the answers. This article lists a range of questions on snoring, which were posted by visitors to the Better Health Channel. Our experts provide the answers. Dental appliances like a mouth ... [... more]
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Sleep problems - insomnia
Around one in three people regularly have trouble falling or staying asleep. Usually, people keep themselves awake by worrying about going to sleep. Insomnia is a symptom, not a disease. It means having trouble with how much or how well you ... [... more]
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Sleep deprivation
Sleep is as important to the human body as food and water, but most of us don't get enough sleep. A fatigued person is accident prone, judgement impaired and more likely to make mistakes and bad decisions. Sleep is as important to the human body ... [... more]
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Sleep apnoea - Better Health Channel.
Sleep apnoea occurs when the walls of the throat come together or collapse during sleep, blocking off the upper part of the airway. After a few seconds, the sleeper is aroused to a subconscious level, makes a strong breathing effort to open the ... [... more]
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