Aunt Flo. Time of the month. Code red. Whatever you call it, getting your period is not fun. Not only is it messy and uncomfortable…
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You can sleep inside this giant pig for rent on Airbnb
We’ve seen some interesting Airbnb properties in our time – but this one is amazing. The Trojan Pig is literally a giant pink wooden pig…
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Sleep tech data collected by firms raises privacy concerns
Smart beds and sleep apps are gathering data that could wind up in the hands of marketing firms, experts warn – and they might even…
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How to get to sleep when it’s light outside and advice to stop babies and children waking up early in summer
SUMMER time sleeping can be difficult as the early morning and late evening sunshine can cause disaster with our sleep schedules. But don't fret –…
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Babies Should Not Sleep In Car Seats, According to the AAP
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably let your little one sleep in their car seat. It is easy and convenient, plus most of us don’t…
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Study debunks the sleep myths that are wrecking your health
If you’ve ever gone to work on five hours of sleep, had a drink of whiskey as a nightcap, or refused to get out of…
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Bed lets couples set different temperatures on each side – but it’s not cheap
Choosing the perfect temperature for the bed is a daily struggle for many couples that can see the duvet being pulled left, right and centre.…
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How to sleep: The surprising trick in the morning that can help you get to sleep at night
Not getting enough sleep can make you feel tired and groggy, but it can also have negative effects on your health. “A bad night’s sleep…
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Sleep soundly with Bose’s noise-masking buds
I once lived under a flightpath in inner-western Sydney. Ah, those were the good old days, I was bulletproof when it came to sleeping. I…
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Apple urged to scrap snooze button due to ‘detrimental’ effect on mental health
It’s used by many people every morning, but the iPhone’s snooze button could soon be a thing of the past. Apple is being urged to…
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‘These Earbuds Helped Me Sleep Soundly For the First Time In Years’
I live on one of Manhattan’s busiest avenues, in a second-floor apartment. The same things that make that fact fun—crowded bars, buzzy restaurants, lines-out-the-door ice-cream…
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Sleepless Flies Lived Long Lives. Why Not Us?
Sleep — that absurd, amazing habit of losing consciousness for hours on end — is so universal across the animal kingdom that we usually assume…
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Weekend lie-ins don’t make up for lack of sleep in the week, study reveals
If you’ve had little sleep this week, don’t expect a lie-in on the weekend to make up for it. A new study has revealed that…
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Sleep ‘pressure’ can improve your children’s sleep
I have chosen the path of least resistance with my daughter’s sleep. Which is to say that when she wakes in the night I, semi-comatose,…
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We Love to Be Smushed
A few years ago, Patrick Roche was working for an architectural firm in Manhattan and running a side hustle in bubble-ball soccer, a game during…
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People who love a lie-in are more likely to develop mental health problems
If you find yourself repeatedly snoozing your alarm, you may be at a higher risk of developing a mental health problem, according to a new…
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Researchers to probe why dogs form strong bonds with favorite toys
Does YOUR dog refuse to sleep without their favorite toy or blanket? Study set to reveal if pet’s emotional bonds are the same as human…
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How to Keep Your 'Get More Sleep' Resolution
I love New Year’s resolutions. Apparently, even ancient people marked the new year by reflecting on changes they wanted to make; the Babylonians apparently made…
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Tracking my sleep made my insomnia worse
This year will forever go down as the year that I forgot how to sleep. I’ve gone from being a person who conks out the…
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Do YOU ‘sleep text’? Study finds condition is a real problem
Do YOU ‘sleep text’? Study finds latest tech condition can lead to strange messages sent during the night that people don’t remember writing A Villanova…
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Sleep texting is on the rise – experts reveal what it is and how to deal with any embarrassing dream messages
If so, you're not alone. Because scientists from Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing claim sleep texting is on the rise, especially in…
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How to Get Your Kids to Sleep When They’re Excited About the Holiday
It’s the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring… except for your wide-awake kids who are super-jazzed for the…
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Just ONE bad night’s sleep can raise your risk of falling over
Just ONE bad night’s sleep can raise your risk of falling over the next day, say scientists Study finds just one bad night’s sleep can…
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When do babies sleep through the night and what are baby sleep cycles?
But when do babies start snoozing the whole night through? We take a look… When do babies sleep through the night? There is a myth…
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5 Weighted Travel Blankets That Will Calm Even the Most Anxious Flyer
5 Weighted Travel Blankets That Will Calm Even the Most Anxious Flyer If you haven’t heard, weighted blankets are the newest and coziest way to…
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Sleep expert shares her top tips to get your toddlers to nod off
‘They like routine not surprises’: Nurse shares her tricks for getting toddlers to sleep through the night – and how to wean them off dummies…
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The importance of sleep – and how to help your child get it
You know the scene. You’re kicking back with your partner, glass of wine in hand, enjoying some quiet time at the end of the day,…
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Exact time you should go to sleep if you need to wake up refreshed at 7am
Do you ever go to bed ridiculously early because you need to wake up on time for work – then feel even more tired in…
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Struggling to get out of bed in the morning is a sign of an actual condition
If you’ve been struggling to get out of bed in the morning, then you’re certainly not alone. As the mornings get darker, leaving the comfort…
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Can You Hack Your Own Body to Need Less Sleep? Silicon Valley Millionaires Think So
During a recent trip to New York, Dave Asprey, 44, put ice packs on his body right before bed. The founder and CEO of Bulletproof,…
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