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Animals have evolved extreme ways to sleep in dangerous environments

From napping half their brain while flying to taking four-second naps to survive parenthood, these animals have evolved clever ways to catch some shuteye.

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Is sleep or exercise more important for health? New study weighs in

Around 1 in eight people in the global study got enough sleep and exercise.

Tech News

TikTok adds new wellbeing tools to curb late-night doomscrolling

Users can earn badges by avoiding the app at night, using the meditation tool during that time, keeping within their daily screen time limit, checking their weekly usage and encouraging others to take part.

wellbeing

Does the October clock change really affect your health?

The clock going back for winter is far less disruptive than the spring shift, which has been linked to spikes in heart attacks and traffic accidents.

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Travel News

Feeling blue? This European country is now ‘prescribed’ by doctors

Leave your troubles behind in one of the world’s ‘happiest countries’. It may be just what the doctor orders.

wellbeing

Doctors advise against taping your mouth shut at night to stop snoring

Mouth breathing in adults is not a major health problem, but it is better to breathe through your nose, experts say.

Health news

Chronic insomnia could speed up brain ageing. But by how much?

One researcher said sleep is about both rest and brain resilience.

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Study finds link between sleep problems and self-harm in teen years

There is a direct link between sleep problems at age 14 and self-harm by age 17, a new study says.

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Staying up late on the weekends could make your sleep apnoea worse

Researchers have dubbed the spike in sleep disturbances over the weekend, when people stay up late and sleep in more, “social apnoea”.

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Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds

The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia.

Health news

Blowing a conch shell: Could this ancient practice improve your sleep?

A recent study suggests that an age-old yogic ritual may help improve blood oxygen levels and sleep quality in people suffering from obstructive sleep apnea.

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Teens with high screen time more likely to be depressed, sleep poorly

Teenagers in Sweden tend to use their devices for far longer than national health guidelines recommend.

wellbeing

Top tips to help your teenager ditch tech and get better sleep

Experts recommend trying a tech-free bedtime routine and making sure teens know the consequences of poor sleep.

Health news

How much sleep do we really need? Experts weigh in

Is the much vaunted eight hours of sleep enough to avoid health issues? Experts discuss why its important to wake up feeling refreshed.

Moments

My Interrail trip took me through 200 years of train travel

A European family train trek showed me the pros and cons of modern rail travel - here's where we need to go next.

wellbeing

Siesta on the job: Should we all be having naps at work?

Napping during the day is a cultural norm in some parts of the world, but could it transform your work day? Experts are debating the potential benefits.

Residences

Budget won’t stretch to a high-end hotel? Try hurkle-durkling at home

Hurkle-durkling is the practice of lounging in bed until late, hunkered down amongst warm covers.

Health news

How daylight saving could harm your health as Europe's clocks change

Most of Europe will end daylight saving time this weekend, turning clocks back by one hour. But what are the potential health impacts of this practice?

Health news

Weighted blankets may be an easy way to improve sleep quality

Researchers reviewed 18 studies on using weighted blankets.

Health news

Half of European kids get too much screen time, new study finds

While most young children get enough sleep, they spend too much time on screens and don’t move enough, the global study found.