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How much sleep do you need?

Definition

How much sleep do you need?

The best sleep is had over the course of a full night
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Health

How getting more daylight can improve your mental and physical health

Features

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Health

Even dim candlelight before bed is bright enough to disrupt sleep

News

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Technology

Smart pyjamas could detect why you're not sleeping well

News

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Health

Weekend lie-in can't undo the health damage caused by lack of sleep

News

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Humans

People appear to sleep much better when rocked throughout the night

News

8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline

Health

8 ways to keep your brain young and stave off mental decline

Features

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Life

Bumblebees lose sleep looking after the young by napping half as much

News

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Health

Winning at work: How to avoid getting sick in the office

Features

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Mind

Winning at work: How to plan your day (and avoid the afternoon slump)

Each of us has our own daily rhythm, whether night owl or morning lark. Finding out yours is the first step to maximising creativity and productivity all day

Features

Health

A scientific guide to the resolutions that are really worth the effort

Features

Comment

Dream on: My year pursuing the third state of being

Comment

Health

First direct evidence that later school day really does help teenagers

News

Mind

Memory special: What happens to your memories while you sleep?

Features

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