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    Why is sleep important

    Why is sleep important We all must sleep.  Whether you are young or old, man or woman, tall or short.  Every single one of us needs some shut eye every now and again.  But have you ever wondered why is sleep important?  I know I have, and it’s that question which I am trying to answer in this blog post. A good night’s sleep will help maintain your physical and mental health.  Sleeping helps the brain process the day’s events and is important in the formation of long-term memories.  If a person does not often get enough sleep, then this can raise the risk of certain disorders like obesity, strokes,…

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    Nyctophobia: What it is And How To Overcome It

    Introduction Whether its yourself or your child who suffers from nyctophobia, it can be a really difficult thing to deal with. If you know the feelings of dread and anxiety which flood over you when the sun starts to set in the evening, or when your bedroom light gets turned off. Or if you have seen this behaviour in your children. Then carry on reading and this blog may have some answers. Nyctophobia is an extreme and overwhelming fear of the dark. Although fear of the dark is fairly common in children and they usually out grow it. It can persist and start to cause problems for the sufferer. There…