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Learn more about the world of sleep and check out interesting and exciting news on how to find night-time peace and restorative sleep.
Fight Spring Tiredness
Spring has arrived – Yippee! However, not everyone jumps for joy upon the arrival of spring, because the warm temperatures make many people feel tired. A lot of people complain about cardiovascular disorders, mood swings, or headaches. What can one do?
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When pollen stops us sleeping
Many people have tears in their eyes in spring – not, however, tears of happiness because winter is gone but symptoms of an allergy to plant pollen. What can you do to prevent allergies of this sort keeping you awake at night?
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Why am I always so tired?
You find it hard to get going in the mornings and struggle through until noon, then you hit an energy slump after lunch and fall asleep in front of the TV in the evening within just a few minutes: Sleep deficiency or poor sleeping quality are not always the cause of tiredness.
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Wearing a sleeping mask in bed
The street light, a neon advertising sign or the moon shining through the window or roller blinds: A lot of people are disturbed by a the merest amount of light and can’t go to sleep unless it’s completely dark. Sleeping masks are a simple and effective solution for this.
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Do you get enough sleep? The spoon method will let you know
Do you fall asleep after just a few minutes when you lie down during the day? If you do, you probably suffer from sleep deficiency. The teaspoon test will tell you whether or not you actually get enough sleep.
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Oh No! It’s Monday Morning!
On Monday morning many people feel lethargic and worn out. But why is that? And what can one do to prevent Monday mornings from being a total disaster?
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Little "sins" take their toll on good sleep
Heavy eating prior to going to bed can have a negative effect on your recuperative sleep.
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The ideal resting place
The bedroom probably ranks among the most important of rooms. We devote approximately one third of our lifetimes inside these four walls. If you are one of those people unable to close their eyes at night, the environment in which you sleep may be the culprit and it would be wise for you to take a look around and see what may be at the root of the trouble. Often the causes of sleep disturbances are right next to you.
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Habits support healthy sleep
Humans are creatures of habit – which also applies to sleep. The observance of rituals and habits is one of the most important preconditions for healthy sleep.
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Waking up during the night – totally normal
Did you know that we wake up around 30 times during the night? Hard to believe, isn’t it? But it’s true – and quite normal.
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Children with nightmares? This is how you can help
Children dream much more intensivesly than adults and have more nightmares. In addition to this, children under the age of six often have difficulty in differentiating between dreams and reality. This can prove to be quite a burden for youngsters. What could you do to help children who suffer from nightmares?
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Prof. Bankhofer’s Tips for Sound Sleep
Wenatex has added recognised health experts like Prof. Hademar Bankhofer to its consulting team. Here are some of his suggestions for getting a good night’s sleep.
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Not a Morning Person? Here Are Some Great Tips For You!
Are you one of those people who really struggles to get out of bed in the morning? And when you finally make it out of bed, are you pressed for time and have to rush to avoid being late for work again? If this sounds like you, but you’d like to do something about it, then the following tips should be just the thing.
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Does Counting Sheep Really Work?
Have you tried counting sheep to help you get to sleep? If so, you’ve just used one of the oldest remedies for insomnia.
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Is Your Mattress an Heirloom?
For reasons of hygiene, you should change your mattress every few years. But why exactly?
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The Dreams of Men and Women
It would be fair to say that in many areas of life, men and women are very different. But who would have thought that even their nightly dreams would turn out to be so diverse?
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