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Why dreaming is vital: Unlocking the power of REM sleep

Dreams play a key role in boosting creative thought, memory, learning and even mental health. Now modern life may be cutting them short, with serious consequences

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5 ways to boost your dreams and improve your health

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We’ve evolved to sleep less and that may be causing Alzheimer’s

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Birds 'dream sing' by moving their vocal muscles in their sleep

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Birds 'dream sing' by moving their vocal muscles in their sleep

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When people sleep more they also eat less sugar and carbs

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Night exercises: The intense workout we all do in our sleep

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Your brain signals weaken and slow down when you’re really tired

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Sleeping too little is no badge of honour – it harms our brains

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Sleeping too little is no badge of honour – it harms our brains

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Top tips to get a better night’s sleep and improve your health

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Wake-up call: How a lack of sleep can cause Alzheimer’s

Even a single night of poor sleep can cause changes in the brain implicated in Alzheimer’s. Are you getting enough shut-eye, asks sleep scientist Matthew Walker

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We've finally seen how the sleeping brain stores memories

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Even jellyfish get sluggish if they don’t have enough sleep

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A type of sleep therapy reduces depression, anxiety and paranoia

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Keep having nightmares? You may be getting too much sleep

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