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Brain cells gone haywire during sleep may lead to chronic pain, mouse study suggests
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A mouse study hints at why chronic pain and poor sleep are linked.
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Insomnia: Causes, symptoms and treatment
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall or stay asleep.
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Can't sleep? An expert reveals why anxiety may be worse at night
By Louise Bond published
Experiencing anxiety at night can interfere with sleep.
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Hypersomnia: Symptoms, causes and treatments
By Anna Gora published
REFERENCE Excessive sleepiness could be a sign of a condition known as hypersomnia.
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Sleep apnea: Symptoms, causes and treatments
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Sleep apnea is a condition in which people experience pauses in breathing, or shallow breathing, during sleep.
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What is a circadian rhythm?
By Lou Mudge published
A circadian rhythm refers to a person's sleep-wake pattern over 24 hours.
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8 common sleep myths debunked
By Joanne Lewsley published
Discover the scientific facts that debunk these eight common sleep myths.
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Can white noise help you sleep better?
By Louise Bond published
Soothing sounds can be relaxing, but can white noise help you sleep better?
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