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It's not just elite sportspeople who get muscle cramps. If you've ever experienced one, you'll know how painful they are. But why do we get them, and is there anything to be done?
Taking a power nap on a night shift can leave you feeling groggy. And eating a large meal can reduce your alertness. So, what's a tired shift worker to do to make it through the night?
Children's sleep problems can affect not only their own wellbeing, but that of their parents. Helping parents manage these problems can also reduce their own risk of depression.
Feeling tired and out of energy? Talk to your GP about checking your iron level.
Nearly 60% of pilots say they know of colleagues who are tired at work.
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Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor, University of South Australia
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Research officer, Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, London School of Economics and Political Science
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Research Fellow, Centre for Sleep Research, University of South Australia
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PhD candidate, University of South Australia
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Professor, Associate Director Graduate Programs, UBC School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
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