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Sleep
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Sleep can be affected by diabetes. Learn more about sleep and diabetes from Discovery Health.
Why Do We Sleep?
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Every animal sleeps -- some more than others -- but why they do it is a mystery to scientists. Is sleep more than just beauty rest? Could skimping on it kill you? And how much do you really need?
How do my sleep habits change as I age?
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Sleep as you age may not be as deep or as long. Learn what happens to sleep as you age and why sleep is impacted by age.
Can melatonin help you sleep better?
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Can melatonin help you sleep? Read on to discover if melatonin supplements can be a sleep aid and the connection between melatonin and sleep.
Dangers of Sleep Apnea
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Sleep apnea causes patients to actually stop breathing periodically throughout the night. Learn about the silent dangers of sleep apnea.
How Polyphasic Sleep Works
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Polyphasic sleep consists of a bunch of naps throughout the day. Could you trade a continuous stretch for polyphasic sleep?
Sleep Deprivation
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Sleep deprivation can have negative or dangerous effects on everyday life. Learn more about sleep deprivation in this article from Discovery Health.
Is a lack of sleep making me fat?
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With an ever-increasing number of studies finding a direct connection between sleep deprivation and weight gain, it's difficult to deny the cause-and-effect relationship.
The Get Better Sleep Quiz
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Do you know some of the basics of getting better sleep? Find out what they are with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
How Sleep Deprivation Works
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Pulled an all-nighter last night? You're a danger to yourself and others. Find out why sleep deprivation is such a hazard.