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- Sleep and technology: What's the connection? Sept. 28, 2013 - Sleep and technology — A Mayo Clinic specialist explains the impact that electronic media can have on sleep.
- Sleeping pills: How can I avoid becoming dependent? Sept. 28, 2013 - Sleeping pills — A Mayo Clinic specialist discusses concerns about prescription sleeping pills and dependence.
- Sleep deprivation: Know the risks Sept. 28, 2013 - Sleep deprivation — Understand the health risks of not getting enough quality sleep.
- How much sleep do you really need? Sept. 28, 2013 - The usual advice is eight hours a night, but many factors, such as age and genetics, influence how much shut-eye you need.
- Help yourself to better sleep with these tips Sept. 28, 2013 - Can't remember the last time you felt well rested? Then check out these self-help tips for getting a good night's sleep.
- Prescription and OTC sleeping pills Sept. 28, 2013 - Can't sleep? Popping a pill may seem like an easy answer. But before you turn to sleeping pills, talk with your doctor about the potential risks and benefits.
- Heavy coffee consumption — risky in younger adults? Sept. 11, 2013 - If you regularly drink more than 4 cups of coffee a day, you may want to take note of a recent report on heavy coffee consumption and risk of early death.


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