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Amanda Ruggeri

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Temperature and social time: How hunter-gatherers ensure they get a good night's sleep

Temperature and social time: How hunter-gatherers ensure they get a good night's sleep Hunter-gatherer communities are a window on how the human...

24.09.2026 40

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Amanda Ruggeri

Here's how to catch up on sleep, the right way

Here's how to catch up on sleep, the right way Just two hours of extra sleep can help reverse the damage from a bad night. But early nights and...

14.09.2026 30

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Amanda Ruggeri

Parents weren't always this tired. What changed?

Why modern parents feel more sleep deprived than our ancestors did Our ancestors probably didn't suffer as much from parental sleep deprivation,...

10.05.2026 80

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Amanda Ruggeri

Nine tips for beating seasonal allergies

Hay fever: Nine tips for coping with pollen and seasonal allergens From the most effective medications to the most common triggers to avoid, we...

28.04.2026 50

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Amanda Ruggeri

Are we close to a hay fever cure?

Hay fever: The new wave of effective cures for seasonal allergies Is it possible to train the body to resist seasonal allergies? That's the hope...

16.03.2026 50

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Amanda Ruggeri

Five stress-inducing myths about baby sleep

Baby sleep: The five myths that cause unnecessary stress for parents From the idea that most infants sleep 12 hours to the suggestion that daytime...

03.03.2026 50

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Amanda Ruggeri

What science says about staying safe in the Sun

From when exactly to use sunscreen to whether beach umbrellas really work, this is what scientific research tells us about staying safe in the Sun. ...

31.08.2025 50

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Mineral v chemical sunscreen: Which is best?

Some people are trading chemical sunscreens in favour of mineral versions because of fears over toxicity, pollution and effectiveness. Is there...

22.07.2025 80

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Amanda Ruggeri