Sleep

HOW THE BRAIN SOLVES PROBLEMS WHILE YOU SLEEP

Sleep on it – in the morning you will know what to do: We often wrestle with a problem or cannot make up our minds about a decision to be taken, then decide to sleep on it.  The next morning, we usually have clarity on what to do.   But how does it...

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THE BRAIN WHEN YOU DREAM?

Throughout the ages, dreams have had special significance for people.  You may not remember most of your dreams, but everyone spends about two hours per night dreaming.  The brain does not switch off when you go to sleep, but it is highly active during...

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WHY WE NEED PROPER SLEEP

A good night’s sleep is just as important for your health as healthy eating and a daily exercise routine.  Like food and water, sleep is essential for survival, no wonder we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping.  The average adult needs 7-8 hours of...

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MELATONIN

Throughout the ages, mothers have been singing lullabies in the dark of night to put their babies and toddlers to sleep. In a similar vein, our bodies sing a nightly lullaby to put us to sleep – with a song called melatonin. Although this song has no lyrics, it does...

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ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND YOUR EYES

The manufacturing and use of low emitting diode (LED) lighting has undergone rapid technological development in recent years, taking the world by storm. The LED light sources are small and bright, but also very energy efficient, using up to 95% less energy than...

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RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) describes a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs due to a sensation of severe discomfort. The discomfort can take the form of feelings of aching, tingling (‘pins and needles”), itching, a “buzzing” sensation, an...

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Blue light

What is blue light? Light that the human eye is able to see is known as visible light, which consists of wavelengths of varying lengths that are seen as different colours by the human eye. Blue light has a fairly short wavelength and is found close to the invisible,...

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Sleeping Medication

Many people rely on prescription sleeping medication to be able to fall asleep and to have a good night’s rest.  These sleeping medications, usually sleeping tablets, are referred to as sedative hypnotics in the medical profession, and are not designed for long-term...

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Improve your sleep!

Healthy sleeping habits and a good night’s sleep (at least seven hours) allow the body time to do important physiological maintenance. During the initial phase of light sleep, the vast amount of information received that day is erased, and only the memories of...

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WAYS TO FIGHT INSOMNIA

Keep a regular sleeping pattern, even on weekends Sleeping late on occasions breaks this pattern The best sleeping hours are between 10 pm and 6 am Make sure your bedroom is dark, quiet and at a comfortable temperature Have a relaxed routine preparing for bed Do not...

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