Diets that focus on exercise and a change in eating habits may be missing a vital factor to help people drop those extra pounds, research has found.
We all know getting enough sleep makes us look and feel better, but it has been claimed that it can stop excessive hunger pangs and help us fight off obesity.
Researchers examined the findings of several studies from the past 15 years, identifying patterns which indicate that sleep deprivation is associated with an increase in appetite.
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Halloween's coming, Halloween's coming, witches hats and big black cats....only a few days to go to Halloween! I bet by now the kids are all excited as it's less than a week to go until the scariest night of the year that ends with a sugar overload!
What's probably on your mind at the moment is the question 'what shall I dress up as for the Halloween party?' There is so much choice out there now - especially in the big supermarkets, and the cost of their costume range is now so cheap that ...
Don't feel down about the clocks going back - there are benefits of long winter nights, an expert has said.
It may be the mark of the official start of winter, but the estimated quarter of us that feel a dip in our mood as the colder months draw in and the clocks go back should be comforted by the fact that those long dark nights actually help us stay fit and well.
For the seven per cent of us who suffer with seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, it may not feel as though the gloom of winter woul...
X Factor's Christopher Maloney's snoring seems to be driving fellow contestant Kye Sones to distraction.
Christopher, who shares a hotel room with Kye, is currently reported to be a favourite to be eliminated next and by the sound of it Kye is one person who could sleep more soundly if he does get voted out!
As Digital Spy reported recently, Saturday October 13th's episode of Xtra Factor showed Kye struggling to drop off in the same room as Mr Maloney, eventually heading out of the pair's bedroo...
Want your child to get the sleep he or she needs to be more productive and generally brighter? Twenty-seven minutes extra in bed is all it takes, according to a new study of seven to 11-year-old kids.
Children who stayed tucked up for that little bit longer were found to be less impulsive, less likely to have temper tantrums, less easily distracted and less likely to cry easily, WebMD reported. Those who lost just under an hour’s sleep demonstrated the opposite effects on behaviour and mood.
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While a kiss goodnight may only take seconds, 80 per cent of couples are so focused on getting to sleep that they don't even give their partners a quick peck.
If a physical show of affection is too much to ask, you may think a mumbled "I love you" would suffice, but research by hotel chain Travelodge reveals that the majority of British couples questioned (90 per cent) don't even bother to say those three little words before dropping off.
The positions we get into to help us sleep seem to reveal...
If you're a loud snorer, you may have been on the receiving end of a few rude awakenings from your angry partner, and the issue may have even been the cause of a few arguments. Yet according to figures from MGM Advantage, your noisy problem could net you a bigger retirement income.
Those who suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea, which is a condition that causes loud snores, could receive almost £600 extra per year if they declare the condition when they come to buy an annuity - depending on the...
