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World Sleep Day Friday 19 March 2021 – Regular Sleep, Healthy Future
World Sleep Day is on Friday 19 March. This annual event highlights the importance of sleep health and encourages us all to prioritise sleep to improve our overall health and well-being.
Sleep is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle alongside healthy eating and regular exercise. Sleep disturbances may lead to poorer physical and mental health and are known to increase the risk of developing other chronic health issues such as heart disease, type 2diabetes, obesity, stroke, cancer and mental health conditions. Inadequate sleep is also associated with a reduced life-span.
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Silk sheets may evoke images of romance novels and princesses, but in recent times weâve been sold the benefits of laying our heads on the fabric.
Silk pillowcases, once considered cult products in beauty blogs, are now stocked in just about any store that sells bedding and beauty items, spruiked as a must-have for smoother skin, glossier hair and better sleep. And theyâre generally not cheap, often costing close to $100 each. So do the claims stack up?
The silk pillowcase has the buzz, but is it worth it?
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While skincare tends to be the focus of the marketing, a more restful night s sleep is one of the silk pillowcase s advertised benefits.
Silk pillowcases claim to improve sleep, skin, hair But do they work? stuff.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from stuff.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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Alcohol is one of the biggest causes of the 3pm slump, and while you may love drinking wine with dinner, Olivia (pictured) said it s not good for us or our working lives
Reason one: Anxiety
The first reason why Olivia said you might be continually tired in the afternoon is because you re struggling with anxiety. If you re anxious all day, it s no surprise that by 3pm, you re exhausted, Olivia told FEMAIL. Research shows that anxiety increases cortisol - a stimulating hormone. In small doses, this helps to increase energy, attention and concentration. However, if cortisol stays high for too long, it drains your energy reserves, leaving you flat.