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# Happiness

10 scientifically proven ways to make yourself happier

Weirdly, the colour blue makes the list…

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Oct 21st 2012, 8:50 AM

# Dilemma

The burning question*: Do you have a 'side' in the bed?

It’s Monday, so let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas.

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Oct 15th 2012, 1:45 PM

# Yawn

Is 17 hours sleep really enough?

Of course it is. Here are eight famous people who needed a lot, lot less.

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Sep 23rd 2012, 7:45 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you feel you get enough sleep?

A new survey has shown that almost half of Irish people don’t think they get enough kip. How about you?

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Sep 6th 2012, 10:13 AM

# Health

Lack of sleep "top risk of stroke"

Getting under six hours of sleep can increase risk of stroke, a new study suggests. The risk is greatest for employed people of middle to older age who don’t have a history of other stroke symptoms.

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Jun 12th 2012, 11:13 AM

# hush little baby

Hallelujah! Sweetest getting baby to fall asleep moment of the day

Have a fussy, tired baby on your hands? Then grab your ukulele and get singing, as this dad did… see the cute results inside.

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Jun 10th 2012, 10:30 AM

# science of sleep

What's the best way to wake up in the morning?

A sleep expert explains exactly how to make sure you are waking up healthily (cuddly toy not included)… are you doing it the wrong way?

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May 28th 2012, 1:41 PM

Voices

Column: Sleep deprivation for new dads can be hellish. Here’s how to survive.

Ask any father what their baby’s first few weeks were like and they’ll tell you it was like nothing they’ve ever experienced. Here’s some tips on how to cope, writes David Caren.

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Apr 29th 2012, 7:30 PM

# Sleepwalking

WATCH: Child falls asleep while skiing, falls over

Yes, it’s very much as funny as it sounds.

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Mar 27th 2012, 10:30 PM

# Dilemma

The burning question*: Do you need a top sheet as well as duvet cover?

This and every Monday, let TheJournal.ie distract you from the ‘serious’ news with one of life’s REAL dilemmas. (*not really)

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Jan 30th 2012, 12:07 PM

# Best places

Slideshow: The world's 12 best places to live and work

Is your life out of balance? How about moving to one of these countries…

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Jan 2nd 2012, 5:55 PM

Proven – men DON’T think about sex every few seconds

A study asks college students to track their thoughts about sex – and find that we’re a lot less naughty than you’d think.

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Nov 30th 2011, 1:40 PM

# Sleep

A cure for insomnia could be on the way

The discovery of an enzyme that regulates the sleep-wake cycle could help researchers to develop a cure for insomnia.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 9:53 AM

# Alarming

Alarm to stop sleep-driving could save lives

Alarm for tired drivers is a potential lifesaver, says owner of Driver Fatigue Alarms in Ireland.

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Sep 8th 2011, 6:00 PM

# Zzzzzzz....

Infographic of the day: athletes and sleep

Stop what you’re doing! Waking up at dawn to drink egg yolks and punch frozen beef could actually be counter-productive. If you want to compete, sleep is what you need.

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Jul 22nd 2011, 12:57 PM

# Week in Photos

The week in photos

This is the week that was, in pictures.

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Jun 24th 2011, 7:02 PM

# sleep tips

Be a swinger: Seven of the strangest sleep tips from science

Swinging in a hammock is the best way to take a nap, new research shows. Here are some other unusual suggestions that might help catapult you into the land of Nod.

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Jun 21st 2011, 9:47 PM