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HOW MUCH SLEEP DO I NEED?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The amount of sleep we need varies throughout our life. It averages at around 15 hours a day as a small child reducing to around 10 hours as a teenager and then about 8 hours in later life. Some people are natural ‘short sleepers’ and require less than average to be refreshed. Mental or physical stress can increase the amount you need. <\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF POOR SLEEP?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is important to get sufficient sleep not just to feel refreshed but also for your health. Conditions associated with poor sleep include:
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Dementia
Obesity
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WHAT CAUSES POOR SLEEP?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Poor sleep can be caused by a wide variety of factors including:
Age
Poor sleep environment
Mental health
Medications
Disturbed routine
Medical problems.
Understanding the root cause of your sleep problems can help you resolve them.<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SLEEP GUIDE<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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