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ven though most of us know how important sleep is to our health, the nature of our 24/7 world means that getting a good night’s sleep continues to be difficult. We are always in front of the blue lights of our laptops, phones, and tablets for every aspect of daily life – be it for news, entertainment, communication, or work. Scientists have long stressed the importance of healthy sleep habits,
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Did you know? Winston Churchill apparently got by on 5-6 hours per night, but ‘power-napped’ during the day, sometimes for an hour or more.
recommending at least seven hours each night, and have linked a lack of sleep to increased risk in numerous health conditions, including diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Alongside this, a common problem for many of us living in lockdown has been trying to get healthy sleep, as uncertainty and concerns over the health of loved ones made living in the land of nod difficult. So, what are the health effects of a bad night’s sleep, and how can we fix it?
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Why is sleep so important to health, and how can you make sure you get a restful night’s slumber?
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