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A frequent need to get up and go to the bathroom to urinate at night is called nocturia. It differs...
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Debunking Sleep Myths: Does Daytime Tiredness Mean You Need More Sleep at Night?

Lack of sleep typically takes the blame for exhaustion, and if you’re logging less than seven hours of shut-eye each...
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