13 h. ago AD FEATURE: Why Britons are sleeping better after researching longer and buying smarter

UK shoppers are spending more time selecting the right mattress and prioritising health benefits and sustainable manufacturing

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7 d. ago Caesarian section births linked to higher risk of pain and sleep problems for mothers

Mothers who give birth by C-section are more likely to experience excruciating pain that affects their day-to-day life and develop debilitating sleep disorders, concerning new research has suggested.

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1 week ago Posting on social media can be as bad for mental health as drinking and smoking, warn experts

SOCIAL media before bed might be as bad for your mood as boozing or smoking weed, say scientists. A study by Bristol University found people who posted on X, aka Twitter, after 11pm had “meaningfully worse” mental health. The researchers reckon staying up late on your phone means you sleep less and have poorer quality...

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1 week ago Scientists reveal best ways to protect yourself from heart disease in later life

A study has found that healthy habits such as exercise, nicotine avoidance, and in young adult life can slash your risk of cardiovascular disease

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2 w. ago A good reason to hit snooze! Experts explain why an extra 15 minutes of sleep per day can add a decade to your life

Australian researchers have revealed for some sleeping for an extra 15 minutes and making minor tweaks to their diet and exercise routine can slash their risk of an early death by 10 per cent.

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2 w. ago Poor scores on this sleep test may indicate faster brain ageing, scientists say

Researchers say brains of people with poor sleep appear on average a year older than their actual age

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