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Difficulties falling asleep? Science offers the best solution

HUMANS Insomnia feels like a curse for those left tossing and turning as they try to fall asleep. Such problems can be not only frustrating, but also harmful to the brain, as revealed in last issue’s article on sleep.

Scientists from the US University of Washington have been using bracelets to monitor the sleep patterns of

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