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Sleeping during travel is a great way to make the most of the travel duration, leading to improved mental health and overall wellbeing
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Did you know that blood glucose fluctuations and sleep disruptions exist in a closed loop? Chronic diabetes can interfere with your sleep hygiene, making it difficult to fall asleep. Watch to know how.
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OSA not only affects an individual’s sleep quality, but may also be the harbinger of other conditions. When breathing stops often in the middle of the night, it can lead to a decrease in oxygenation in your body. When your brain is deprived of oxygen, it makes you wake up, explains Dr Vikram Huded.
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Many cultural practices across the globe say that a plain glass of milk before going to bed aids in a good night’s sleep. The recent trend amongst individuals is “moon milk”, which is said to boost your hormones like melatonin and serotonin that help in sleeping better. Experts say that moon milk is made of a mixture of spices and herbs — and adding nutmeg to it gives the perfect drink to get good quality shut-eye. Watch to video to learn the benefits and recipe of moon milk.
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Moon milk helps in sleeping as milk promotes relaxation with its natural sleep-inducing contents like tryptophan and melatonin
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Factors like stress, sleep deprivation are a major cause for lower sex-drive in both men and women. Sufficient sleep helps boost libido
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Sudden, involuntary body jerks while sleeping can result from sleep deprivation, fatigue or stress. Following a regular sleep-wake cycle, limiting screen time and avoiding smoking can help 
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Slowing down at the end of the day and adopting some simple habits can set the stage for our brain to energetically bounce back the next day
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Multiple night-time awakenings to pass urine can wreak havoc on sleep patterns, elevate blood pressure, and may even cause depression
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Mental health and sleep share a strong bidirectional relationship. While sleep disturbances are common in mental health problems, recent studies are suggesting insufficient sleep itself can increase the risk for mental health issues. Dr R Priya Raghavan, Consultant psychiatrist at Cadabam’s Hospitals speaks with Happiest Health explaining the importance of sleep for improving our mental health.
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Are you one of those who thinks that hitting snooze button would give you extra sleep? Or someone who sleeps with the lights on thinking it is harmless? Then, this video is for you. Sleep expert, Dr Satyanarayana Mysore talks on the common myths practiced around the world and debunk them.
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Sleep talking is common among children and teenagers. Experts say that this condition is harmless and can be managed by following good sleep hygiene practices
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Deeper stages of sleep help relax muscles, leading to increased blood flow which promotes faster healing and better pain management
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Quality sleep is essential for every individual’s overall health and well-being. Getting to the roots of knowing the facts about sleep is essential
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Have you always been told that midnight snacking is fine? Or that you should go to bed full? Bangalore-based sleep specialist Dr Vivek Padegal helps debunk some sleep myths
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Newborns do not have a set sleep pattern; they gradually develop a sleep cycle as they grow up and start aligning to the day accordingly
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Good sleep hygiene is crucial to getting optimal rest, whereby the mind and body continue functioning well. Experts suggest some tips for a peaceful slumber
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Not sleeping enough can make you prone to heart issues, diabetes and even dampen your immunity
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Sleeping wrong can trigger problems like acid reflux while the best sleeping positions helps alleviate many pains in the body
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Since stress is one of the causes of insomnia, it is important to involve ourselves in stress-reducing activities also such as yoga and meditation along with homeopathic management
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People ignore floaters until they become prominent. However, timely management can help to reduce them in the long run
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A master clock - the suprachiasmatic nucleus regulates our biological clock that affects our sleep wake cycle. Through the regulation of melatonin, it induces sleepiness, body temperature and body function.
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Researchers have found that a quick snooze can improve the retention of information by strengthening memories, leading to better recollection over an extended period
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Excess alcohol consumption can cause disruptions in sleep cycle, leading to complications like less REM sleep, frequent urination and sleep pattern alterations
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Sleep tracking devices track our sleep patterns and give us information about when we are sleeping, how many hours we are sleeping, the quality of sleep and some devices even calculate the different stages of sleep. But how accurate are these sleep wearables? Are they effective? If not for these devices, what are the other warning signs one should take note of? Listen in to this conversation with sleep scientist Jesse Cook.
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Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative movement disorder. It also has some non-motor symptoms that are not visible and may even show up some years before the onset of the condition
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Work stress can cause sleep disruptions. Taking measures like maintaining work-life balance, being physically active and avoiding gadgets can ensure better sleep
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Cuddling is a natural human instinct that evokes feelings of safety and security which reduces stress and promotes sleep
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Sleep trackers, which use sensors and remote detecting techniques to track your sleep patterns, may not be as accurate as you think

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