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Christmas drinks anyone? Why alcohol before bedtime leaves you awake at 3am, desperate for sleep

Here’s what’s going on in your body when you drink alcohol just before bedtime. And if you want to drink at the Christmas party, we have some tips on how to protect your sleep.
Getting enough good sleep each night can have benefits for your fitness. Evgeny Hmur/ Shutterstock

Why sleep is so important for your fitness

Even the world’s best athletes say sleep is important for helping them perform well.
When sleep routines have gone haywire, there are things to keep in mind to help the whole family reset. Catherine Falls/Moment via Getty Images

Better sleep for kids starts with better sleep for parents – especially after holiday disruptions to routines

Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.
There are many ways that families, health-care providers and communities can support the sleep of mothers of babies six months and older. (Shutterstock)

Give the gift of sleep to moms with babies this Mother’s Day

Supporting mothers’ and infants’ sleep can decrease the stressors of motherhood, improve maternal mood and mental health and promote better infant development.

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