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Getting enough sleep is vital. Long term sleep deficiency can affect your mood. You can improve your sleep quality...
A person working the night shift is at greater risk of various disorders and accidents...
A fatigued person is accident prone and more likely to make mistakes and bad decisions...
Fatigue is thought to cause about one in six road accidents - make sure you get enough sleep...
Dummy sucking should stop before school age to avoid teeth or mouth problems...
Sleeping habits are learned, so try to set up a bedtime routine for your baby as soon as you can...
A child needs a daytime nap until they are around two and a half to three years of age...
Your child may have only a few scary dreams a year, or be troubled by nightmares much more often...
Sleep research suggests that teenagers need between eight and 10 hours of sleep every night...
Sleep disorders can prevent some people from getting enough sleep...
A person with narcolepsy is extremely sleepy all the time and may fall asleep several times a day...
Around one in three people regularly have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep...
Hypersomnia means excessive sleepiness - it can have a number of different causes...
Snoring isn't harmful but may lead to long-term sleep deprivation...
Teeth grinding (bruxism) is involuntary clenching or grinding of the teeth, usually during sleep...
Restless legs syndrome has been described as a type of cramp, soreness or a creeping, crawling feeling...
A person with sleep apnoea may wake hundreds of times every night...
If you suffer badly from jet lag, it may be worthwhile considering a westerly travel route if possible...
You can retrain your body and mind so that you sleep well and wake feeling rested...
Activity and nutrition help fight fatigue and put more energy into your daily life...
Want to know more about the medications you are taking. Search and find information sheets on over 4,000 prescription and over-the-counter medicines.
Find out more about over 170 common surgeries including risks, benefits and after care.
From routine illnesses to more complex health problems, a GP can help with a huge range of health issues at all stages of your life. Learn more about the pros and cons of having a regular GP.