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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.
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.
Hypersomnia: Symptoms, causes and treatments
By Anna Gora published
REFERENCE Excessive sleepiness could be a sign of a condition known as hypersomnia.
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.
What is a circadian rhythm?
By Lou Mudge published
A circadian rhythm refers to a person's sleep-wake pattern over 24 hours.
8 common sleep myths debunked
By Joanne Lewsley published
Discover the scientific facts that debunk these eight common sleep myths.
Can white noise help you sleep better?
By Louise Bond published
Soothing sounds can be relaxing, but can white noise help you sleep better?
Does short sleeper syndrome really exist?
By Joe Phelan published
REFERENCE Some people, from Barack Obama to Elon Musk, claim to sleep for very few hours each night.
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