#Sleep
Too much sleep linked to increased risk of death and heart disease - study
The recommended amount of sleep is about six to eight hours a day.
Feeling tired these days? Send us your questions for a sleep expert
This could be your chance to catching those elusive eight hours.
It's not just for kids - even adults appear to benefit from a regular bedtime, study finds
The study found that irregular sleepers were also more likely to report depression and stress than regular sleepers.
Poll: How much sleep do you usually get every night?
New research as put the optimum amount at between six and eight hours a night.
This is how much sleep you should be getting every night for maximum heart healthiness
Much less than six hours, and anything more than eight puts you at a significantly higher risk of heart trouble, new research suggests.
Poor sleep triggers viral loneliness and social rejection, study finds
That alienating vibe also makes sleep-deprived individuals more socially unattractive to others.
Sleeping more than eight hours a night increases your mortality risk, study finds
A sleep duration of 10 hours is linked with 30% increased risk of dying compared to sleeping for seven hours.
Snore-killing earbuds and cuddling robots: the future of getting a good night's sleep
If you thought it was just a matter of going to bed early… you were wrong.
Having a tough time sleeping in the heat? Here's how to stay cool as temperatures ramp up
A yellow temperature warning is in place nationwide.
Sleeping too much or not enough may have bad effects on health
Fewer than six and more than 10 hours of sleep per day are associated with conditions such as increased blood pressure.
From TheJournal.ie 
Scientists find weekend lie-ins do make up for midweek sleep deprivation
Although you can catch up at the weekend, researchers also found that it is healthier to consistently get 6-7 hours of sleep every day.
'Young people are exhausted': This new toolkit is tackling sleep deprivation among teenagers
The Sleep Programme supports young adults to improve or maintain their sleep routine.
16 memes you will relate to if you love to sleep
Can’t talk, sleeping.
Penneys is bringing out lavender-scented pillowcases to help you drift off to sleep
Because insomnia is a head wreck.
Time out: Dangers of disrupting your body clock
The Nobel Medicine Prize was awarded last week to three scientists highlighted how the body clock works.
Does sleeplessness cause ADHD? Scientists think it might play a role
Around 75% of children and adults with ADHD also have sleep problems.
'My mother doesn't sleep': No operation in sight for woman who has already waited two years for surgery
Catherina Tobin says she is being discriminated against by the government because she’s a public patient without health insurance.
Sleep while you're alive! Lack of it negatively affects our bodies and there's one simple solution
Personal trainer Dean Merton shares his advice.
Poll: Do you spend 7 hours or more in bed each night?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
8 struggles we all must face when it gets 'too hot to sleep'
This soupy weather is good for everything EXCEPT a good night’s kip.
The Irish app that wants to help people get up in the morning
Pieta House said that they hoped their partnership with the app would help users in a “meaningful and positive way”.
Man filmed himself sexually assaulting heavily pregnant girlfriend while she slept
The accused told her he had drugged her on occasion because he thought she needed sleep.
Struggling to get a good night's sleep? Ditch those alarm apps for a start
Sleep hygiene is a priority for our tech-obsessed society in 2017.
Don't sleep on it: Going to bed angry makes it worse
Memories of negative or traumatic events often last longer than those of positive or neutral experiences, and sleep doesn’t help.
Are you looking? Half of Irish people check their phones in the middle of the night
The study found that the vast majority of us have access to a smart device.
Your smartphone could be making your sleep worse
Longer average screen-time was associated with poor sleep quality.
Turning 30? Our guide to owning it
Life lessons for your fourth decade.
Man accused of raping friend had been diagnosed with sexsomnia
The man has pleaded not guilty at the Circuit Criminal Court.
Gardaí warn people not to drive while tired after motorist falls asleep at wheel
Luckily, they escaped injury.
12 essential facts of life for light sleepers
Sure who needs to sleep? (You do. You really need to sleep.)
Finding it hard to fall asleep? These apps can help you out
If you’re having trouble getting yourself to sleep, perhaps you need something to ease yourself into it.
'It’s a hugely ridiculed condition, it feels like insects crawling inside your legs'
This condition can have a huge impact on people’s lives.
There's a way to set a sleep timer for your music apps
Handy for those who like to doze off to a soundtrack.
Open thread: Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis?
The School of Psychology at NUI Galway is starting to research the topic. But have you ever experienced it?
Things you SHOULDN'T do when you wake up tomorrow
Don’t snooze, put your phone down…
Not sleeping well? It could be your street's fault
“The concern is that we have reduced our exposure to darkness and it could be affecting our sleep.”
You could use Facebook to figure out your friends' sleeping patterns
The creator said the tool was a way to show how we leave digital footprints, even when you don’t realise it.
7 things keeping you all awake this post-Christmas week
In the wee small hours of the morning…
Why getting enough sleep plays a pivotal role in your fitness and health regime
Don’t underestimate the power of those zzzzzzzs.
Not getting enough sleep? You're more likely to catch a cold
Those who sleep less than five hours were 4.5 times more likely to get sick.
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