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Employees more productive 'after sleep'
Many workers chose to have meetings in the morning as they feel more alert after a good night's sleep, it has been suggested.
06.09.10
Sleep loss 'more common in women'
Women are more likely to experience sleep loss, especially as they age, according to new guidance.
02.09.10
EastEnders actor sleeps in separate room to fiancee
Sid Owen, who plays Ricky Butcher in the BBC soap, gets a better night's sleep by snoozing in his own room, according to his fiancée.
02.09.10
Napping 'can help people feel refreshed'
Taking a time-out for a quick nap at work could help staff feel refreshed, it has been claimed.
02.09.10
Former One Show stars discuss sleep routines
Ahead of the start of their new show Daybreak, Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles have discussed how they plan to keep on top of their sleep routines.
01.09.10
Men 'more likely to suffer side effects of sleep loss'
Research into sleep loss has found that health implications are more likely to affect men than women.
01.09.10
Sleep patterns 'important for adults'
Night-time routines are the best way for people to ensure they get plenty of rest, according to one expert.
31.08.10
Rising at dawn 'can have negative health impact'
Waking before 04:00 local time in order to fit extra hours in the day can lead to health problems over time, it has been warned.
31.08.10
New mothers 'get enough sleep, but it is poor quality '
Research has found that mothers are achieving the average amount of sleep, but disruptions can mean it is poor quality.
31.08.10
Anger 'can prevent slumber'
People who are angry will not sleep as well, one psychologist has pointed out.
26.08.10
Bargain hotel offers 'five-star beds'
People can kip down on luxury beds for just £9 a night at London's latest bargain hotel.
26.08.10
Texting 'disrupting teenager's sleep'
Waking in the night to respond to text messages can have a negative effect on sleep, yet is common practice in teenagers, according to one specialist.
24.08.10
Sleep technology 'can help people rest easier'
A new device that studies brainwaves is claimed to help people sleep better at night.
23.08.10
Jermaine Jackson 'afraid of the dark'
Former Jackson 5 singer Jermaine Jackson has revealed he is too scared to sleep without a light on.
23.08.10
Poll finds 21 per cent of drivers 'tired'
A study has revealed that 21 per cent of van drivers are tired when they take to the roads.
23.08.10
More than a third of Brits 'sleep badly on holiday'
Unfamiliar surroundings and different beds mean that a number of British holidaymakers have a poor night's rest while on vacation.
20.08.10
Could new juice aid sleep?
A doctor has come up with a new juice formula aimed at helping people sleep easier.
19.08.10
Sleeping alone 'on the increase'
Wanting to sleep in separate beds is understandable due to the disruption caused by sharing a mattress, according to one specialist.
18.08.10
Physical activity 'should be followed by rest'
Sleep is integral to exercise regimes as it is during periods of rest that the body gets stronger, one expert has explained.
18.08.10
Sleep 'can help people learn'
It is better to get a good night's sleep than stay up all night trying to study, according to one expert.
17.08.10
Late bedtimes 'influenced by body clock'
Failing to get to sleep until the early hours of the morning can be a sign of a natural sleep condition, which many are unaware they have, experts have explained.
17.08.10
REM sleep 'improves memory retention'
It is important people have REM sleep in order to retain information acquired during the day, research has found.
16.08.10
A third of adults still take teddy bears to bed
A new survey has revealed that more than a third of British adults find having a teddy bear with them as they sleep comforting.
16.08.10
Sleep walking 'common in adults'
Stress and slumber deprivation can cause adults to experience disturbed night time patterns such as sleep walking, according to one psychiatrist.
11.08.10
Sleep restriction 'is as bad as sleep deprivation'
Five days with little sleep can take people longer than one night of ten hours' rest to recover from, according to new research.
10.08.10
Brain rhythms 'can help people to sleep'
New research has found that, dependent on brain patterns, some people will be less disturbed by noises in the night than others.
10.08.10
Teenagers 'need more rest to stay alert'
Teens' safety can be compromised by lack of sleep, it has been suggested.
05.08.10
Snoozing 'can make people more tired'
Dozing in a morning instead of getting straight out of bed can increase tiredness, according to one writer.
03.08.10
Without sleep 'nothing else matters'
Having a healthy diet can be of little use if you are not sleeping for long enough each night, one professor has warned.
03.08.10
Sleep loss combated with 'ten hours' weekend rest'
Snoozing for ten hours on the weekend can help people catch up on sleep lost in the week, according to new research.
02.08.10
Dream sleep 'accounts for only 20% of slumber'
During periods of deep sleep, people's heart and breathing rates slow down, one publication has explained.
27.07.10
Tiredness 'can have negative impact on relationships'
Poor-quality sleep can lead to people suffering from mood swings, which may affect their relationships, it has been claimed.
26.07.10
Memory loss 'triggered by lack of sleep'
People have been encouraged to get more rest in order to help boost their ability to recall information.
23.07.10
Hormones 'influence sleep cycles'
Subconscious hormone triggers can cause people to rise before their alarm clocks, according to one commentator.
21.07.10
'Sleep at least seven hours' to lose weight
A medical specialist has recommended that getting in excess of seven hours sleep can help women keep off the extra pounds.
21.07.10
Screen legend breaks hip after fall from bed
Zsa Zsa Gabor has fallen out of bed and broken her hip.
20.07.10
Cherry juice 'could aid sleeping'
A new study has revealed that drinking cherry juice could help people to sleep better.
14.07.10
Children 'need more sleep'
Distractions at bedtime may be causing British children to not get enough sleep.
29.06.10
'Get more sleep' to feel healthier
People who are feeling under the weather could probably do with more sleep, it has been claimed.
28.06.10
Sleep display featuring at Science Museum in London
A group of youths has put together a sleep and dream display for the revamped gallery at London's Science Museum.
28.06.10
Night workers 'are more tired during the day'
People who work night shifts will often feel more fatigued during daylight hours, it has been claimed.
28.06.10
Mattress pad 'a good idea for those with night sweats'
People who are prone to waking up during the night drenched in sweat should consider purchasing a mattress pad to soak up the moisture, it has been claimed.
28.06.10
Eating a good breakfast 'can help with sleep'
People who ensure they have a decent breakfast in the morning could find they sleep better at night.
23.06.10
One hour's less sleep 'can affect performance'
Losing one hour of sleep can have a significant effect on how an individual will feel the following day, according to one sleep expert.
22.06.10
Sleep longer 'to lose weight'
Lack of sleep can cause you to put on weight, according to one expert.
14.06.10
Sleep 'helps the brain differentiate colours'
People's perception of colour deteriorates the longer they are awake, scientists have claimed.
10.06.10
Night noise 'leads to poor performance'
A silent night's sleep is necessary in order to function well the following day, according to a recent study.
10.06.10
Sleep is the answer for Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins heads to bed when he gets bored of his guests.
18.05.10
Sleep evolution 'difficult to track'
It is hard to know whether sleep has evolved over the years and how practices have changed, according to an expert.
17.05.10
Antique bed sold for almost £8,000
An 18th century bed was sold for £7,800 at a Shrewsbury auction.
04.05.10
Research examines how sleep can assist cancer patients
Sleep could be used to assist people overcoming cancer treatment.
04.05.10
Rourke's dogs banned from bedroom
Mickey Rourke now sleeps without his dogs after his girlfriend banished them from the bedroom.
29.04.10
British bedtime is getting later
People now go to bed far later than they did before the economic downturn.
21.04.10
Bedtime is earlier 'thanks to recession'
People are getting an earlier bedtime as a result of the recession, a survey claims.
16.04.10
Less sleep could increase daily calorie intake
A lack of sleep may mean people eat more calories the following day, researchers state.
12.04.10
French 'sleep for less than 7 hours each night'
Many French people are sleep deprived, with the average citizen sleeping for less than seven hours each night.
17.03.10
Poll reveals sleep differences among ethnicities
A poll on sleeping habits has found that certain groups sleep better than others.
12.03.10
People may be 'designed to nap'
Having a siesta in the afternoon is natural for many people around the world.
10.03.10
'More research needed' on regional sleep habits
Regional differences between sleep patterns should be looked at in more depth.
09.03.10
Poll names most sleep-deprived city in UK
A poll of more than 3,000 people has looked at the country's sleeping habits.
08.03.10
Berlusconi 'purchased Napoleon's bed'
The bed that used to belong to Napoleon is now owned by Silvio Berlusconi.
25.02.10
Learning when asleep 'may not be possible'
It may not be possible for the brain to pick up on information while the body is asleep.
25.02.10
The 'jury is out' on napping
It is still unclear whether napping can benefit everybody, regardless of sleeping habits.
24.02.10
Burglar found bundled up in bed
A woman in the United States returned home to find an intruder sleeping in her bed.
23.02.10
Older people 'need just as much sleep'
Older people continue to need as much sleep as they always did.
22.02.10
Insomnia 'could be linked to brain matter'
Matter in the brain has been found to be missing among certain insomniacs.
16.02.10
Old people 'should restrict sleep'
Old people are being advised to restrict their sleep, particularly if they spend time napping during the day.
03.02.10
Older people 'need less sleep'
As people age they may require less sleep each night.
02.02.10
US residents climb into bed and race
American fundraisers got into bed in fancy dress and raced in a bid to earn money for charity.
01.02.10
Sleeping bags and ice beds on offer in Russian hotel
Ice beds will greet overnight guests of a hotel made entirely of ice, scheduled to open in Russia this month.
01.02.10
Sleep Easy event to be held by YMCA
The YMCA has organised events across the UK where people will spend a night sleeping rough to raise money to combat homelessness.
29.01.10
Sleep 'can make or break' a day
It has been claimed that sleeping well can impact health, sleep researchers have said.
27.01.10
Women 'need more sleep' than men
A leading sleep expert has confirmed that women require more sleep each night than men.
26.01.10
Breakfast presenter 'slept in'
Presenter of Northern Ireland's "biggest radio show" slept in one morning this week and failed to get to work on time.
22.01.10
Many Brits 'prefer duvet to work'
A survey has found that one-third of workers in the UK would rather spend a day under the duvet than doing their jobs.
20.01.10
Sleep activity 'causes online craze'
It has been reported that blogs and videos featuring sleep talkers and other sleep-related activity are currently proving very popular.
18.01.10
'Sleep talking is a mystery'
An expert has said that sleep talking and other forms of parasomnia remain a mystery.
18.01.10
Sleep talking blog proves popular
A blog on which a woman reports her husband's sleep talking has had over 500,000 hits in the past five days.
14.01.10
Deer 'sleeps in family bed'
A family has revealed that they allow their pet deer to sleep in bed with them
13.01.10
Pogues star 'does not sleep for a week'
In a recent interview Shane MacGowan revealed that he sometimes goes one week without sleep.
07.01.10
Many Brits 'taking duvet days' this week
The snow and cold weather across the country has meant that many people are taking duvet days.
06.01.10
Prince William spends night sleeping rough
Prince William slept for one night on the streets of London to help the charity that he is a patron for.
22.12.09
Doctor: 93% of Indians have sleep disorders, research says
Some 58 per cent of Indians surveyed in November do not get enough sleep, according to TheMedGuru.
16.12.09
Adequate sleep leads to healthy food choice
Freight workers who have had sufficient sleep are more likely to eat healthy food, a Harvard Medical School study has found.
14.12.09
Full moons may disturb sleep causing 'werewolf tendencies'
Australian research suggests that humans are more likely to show werewolf tendencies during a full moon than other lunar phases.
14.12.09
Sleep 'part of a healthier lifestyle for truckers'
Sleep can make you more healthy, a survey of truck drivers has suggested.
10.12.09
How much sleep is normal?
Different people are likely to need different amounts of sleep.
07.12.09
Helen Mirren: Sleep keeps me going
Helen Mirren has revealed a good night's sleep every evening has helped her career as an actress.

07.12.09
Biological clocks 'make people sleepy in the afternoon'
Your biological clock determines when you feel tired.
02.12.09
Function of sleep 'one of science's greatest unsolved mysteries'
It is still not certain why we need sleep, a scientist has admitted.
27.11.09
No sleep for Irish star after Thierry Henry handball
Kevin Doyle has suffered with sleepless nights following Ireland's exit from the World Cup play-offs.
25.11.09
Hundreds preparing for charity sleep event in Birmingham
A charity's annual sleep out is set to take place in Birmingham next Friday.
25.11.09
Married women 'sleep better'
Single women find it harder to get a good night's sleep than their married counterparts.
24.11.09
Employees paid to sleep on the job
Staff were paid to go to sleep at US homeless shelters.

20.11.09
Teachers top sleep deprivation poll
The nation's teachers are not getting enough sleep, it has been reported.
19.11.09
Sleep 'as important as food and water'
There are a number of potential reasons for sleep deprivation, it has been suggested.
19.11.09
Dreams 'may reinforce our memories'
Rats can dream of what happened to them during the day, research has revealed.
18.11.09
Sleep deprivation 'affects decision making'
Sleep deprivation affects your gut reactions, it has been discovered.
17.11.09
Vicar to sleep rough to help the homeless
A vicar is to give up his warm bed next month in an attempt to raise money for charity.
17.11.09
The right diet 'can help you sleep better'
Sleep can be improved by eating properly, it has been claimed.
16.11.09
Sleep deprivation 'can make you obese'
People who sleep less are more likely to be fat, it has been claimed.
13.11.09
Sleep 'is all people want for Christmas'
Many people would be willing to give up Facebook to get a better night's sleep.
12.11.09
X Factor star helped by mum to get some sleep
Lloyd Daniels will be hoping for a better night's rest after his mum gave him his duvet from home.
12.11.09
Liverpool star 'can't sleep after matches'
A Brazilian football player has said that he can't sleep after a game.
10.11.09
Sleep 'will help you beat the flu'
A doctor has suggested that anyone who catches flu should try and get some sleep.
09.11.09
Cutting back on sleep 'has a price'
A doctor has said she is not surprised that sleep deprivation is frequently blamed for traffic accidents.
06.11.09
Bollywood star: Sleep is better than plastic surgery
A film star has said sleep has kept him looking young.
04.11.09
Sleep treatment 'can improve your golf'
Golfers have lowered their handicaps by more than a stroke after taking part in sleep apnea treatment.
03.11.09
iPhone sees launch of new sleep application
A company has claimed it has invented an iPhone application that is more effective than sleeping pills.
03.11.09
Older people 'sleep more easily'
Retired people face fewer sleep disturbances than people who work, scientists have discovered.
02.11.09
Take That star 'writes songs in his sleep'
Mark Owen often dreams new songs while asleep.
30.10.09
Sleep 'as important as exercise and diet when it comes to health'
Sleep, diet and exercise are the cornerstones of a healthy lifestyle, according to one doctor.

26.10.09
Not sleeping enough 'makes it more likely you will get a cold'
Not sleeping enough can affect your immune system, researchers have found.
21.10.09
Your genes 'determine how well you sleep'
The period someone can sleep for is determined by a gene, according to researchers.
20.10.09
Sleep deprivation 'is bad for the mind'
Not sleeping enough affects your brain functions, a study has found.
19.10.09
The five stages of sleep revealed
Scientific research has shown people move through five different stages of sleep before they reach a dream stage.
19.10.09
Chinese man 'goes to sleep for a month'
A banker has failed in an attempt to cure his alopecia with a month-long sleep.
16.10.09
Women 'more likely to wake up from sleep in a bad mood'
Men are less likely to be in a bad mood when they wake up, according to research.
13.10.09
Sleep coach hired by Nottinghamshire country cricket club
A cricket club trying to win the County Championship has hired a sleep coach.
07.10.09
Losing weight 'can help you sleep better'
Sleep apnoea can be tackled by dieting and taking more exercise, according to scientific research.
05.10.09
Elderly women 'sleep better than men'
Elderly women believe they sleep less than old men but actually sleep more.
02.10.09

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