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Positives of Power Napping
With many of us struggling to keep our eyes open during the day it has brought on a culture on the ‘power nap’.... Read MoreSnoring, Should You Be Concerned?
Snoring is often one of the first indicators of a sleep disorder and should be taken quite seriously,especially if persistent... Read MoreSouth Africans aren’t getting enough sleep
Did you know that South Africans sleep fewer hours than any other nation in the world? Here are five tips to help you get... Read MoreWhat are your hiccups telling you?
Most of the time hiccups are harmless but, if they last more than 48 hours, they may be a sign of serious health problems … Read MoreHow much sleep do we really need?
If you struggle to sleep, read on to find out how much sleep you need and what you can do to get a better night’s sleep … Read MoreHigh rates of sleep apnea in women
New research from Umeå and Uppsala universities has found high rates of sleep apnea in women, despite the condition usually... Read More5 Foods That Sabotage Your Sleep
Slap your hand away when it reaches to make a ham sandwich as an evening snack... Read MoreCan you get too much sleep?
Sleeping more than nine hours a night, and sitting too much during the day, could be a hazardous combination, particularly... Read More8 Facts You Should Know About Sleep Deprivation
Not sleeping enough and not sleeping well is not OK. As a matter of fact, there is quite a price to pay. It may surprise you.... Read More10 Commandments of Healthy Sleep
Commandment #1: Fix regular times for going to bed and for getting up. Read MoreStill tired with CPAP treatment?
If you're still tired after using the CPAP machine, then you most certainly have CPAP resistant syndrome or True Residual... Read MoreHow sleep apnea can wreck your sex life
It was a normal follow-up to see how Kurt was adjusting to his CPAP, the continuous positive airway pressure machine... Read MoreDo Sleeping Pills work?
There is something else disrupting your sleep that these drugs do not address. These drugs can’t stop you from waking up.... Read MoreCircadian rhythm disorders
It occurs when the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle is disrupted, and when you are not able to fall asleep at the appropriate.... Read MoreChronic Nightmares
Most of these patients do not accept that their nightmares represent a sleep disorder. Read MoreA Doctor's Top 5 Foods For Better Sleep (Including Almond Butter!)
Does what we eat really affect our sleep? Short answer: yes. Just as a triple-shot Frappuccino at 9 p.m. would be destructive... Read MoreNatural Remedies for Better Sleep: A Nutritionist Explains
Lack of sleep increases inflammation and that, in turn, determines whether you are at risk for heart disease, diabetes, being... Read MoreHow bad quality sleep affects you
Are you a sugar addict?
Whether we like to hear it or not, sugar addiction is very much a reality in South Africa and it’s time... Read More
