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Sleep deprivation increases the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular problems, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.
On World Sleep Day, we talk to psychologist Teresa Rebelo Pinto about the importance of sleeping well and what habits we can adopt to improve our sleep.
Sleep deprivation is one of the problems of the 21st century, and women have a special relationship with it. We spoke to experts to find out where this difficult relationship with an essential asset comes from.
A study released on World Sleep Day analyses the benefits and drawbacks of shared sleep.
Bedtime is linked to hormonal production and the circadian rhythm, which only functions well if we maintain consistent schedules, say sleep experts Eulália Semedo and Sofia Rebocho.
This year the theme for World Sleep Day is 'Sleep well, live better', which applies to all ages and stages of a woman's life, especially during pregnancy.
Today, March 13th, marks World Sleep Day. Why do we want to keep repeating the mistake of changing the clocks twice a year? Opinion by Ana Rita Álvaro
Our body takes time to extract and use nutrients, so it might be better to think of the relationship between diet and sleep as a marathon, rather than a sprint.
The study concludes that, compared with intermediate chronotypes, evening or nocturnal chronotypes had a 79% higher prevalence of an overall poor cardiovascular health score.
Some people try to get extra sleep before periods when they know they’ll sleep less. Experts explain how sleep banking works and in which situations it may (or may not) make sense.
Strategies for living better in the new year: from sleep to physical activity, while also covering technology and nutrition.
