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Insomnia: why can't I sleep, and what can help?
Trouble falling asleep, waking during the night or waking too early? Learn what to record, which habits to review and when to seek help for insomnia.
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Sleep apnea: symptoms, snoring and getting assessed
Learn which snoring symptoms need attention, how sleep apnea is assessed and what to discuss with a clinician if you feel sleepy during the day.
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Sleep paralysis: what it feels like and when to seek help
Awake but unable to move as you fall asleep or wake up? Understand sleep paralysis, possible triggers and when to seek professional advice.
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REM and deep sleep: stages of sleep and tracker readings
Understand light, deep and REM sleep, why sleep cycles vary, and how to interpret sleep tracker estimates without chasing a perfect score.
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Melatonin and sleep: what to know before taking it
Understand melatonin, the importance of timing, limits of the evidence and what to discuss with a clinician before use in adults or children.
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How much sleep do you need? Sleep duration by age
Sleep duration recommendations for babies, children and adults, with guidance on naps, time in bed and planning a realistic daily routine.
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Screens before bed: habits for adults and children
How screens can delay sleep, what night mode cannot solve, and practical boundaries for phones, games and evening work.
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Caffeine and sleep: timing and individual sensitivity
Explore caffeine sources, drink timing, decaf and gradual reduction, with separate considerations for adults and children.
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Daytime naps: when they help and when they disrupt sleep
Adult naps and daytime sleep in children: timing, duration, grogginess after waking and the effect on nighttime sleep.
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Sleeping as a couple: heat, snoring and different schedules
Set up a bed and bedroom for two: duvets, lighting, alarms, movement and different schedules, while recognizing symptoms that need assessment.
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