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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Timothy Hearn

DARK SECRETS: Four tips to help fall asleep during the summer heat | Rare Historical Photos

As the days stretch long and the sun lingers late into the evening, most of us welcome summer with open arms. Yet for a surprising number of people, this season brings an unwelcome guest: insomnia.

For these people, summer is a time of tossing and turning, early waking – or simply not feeling sleepy when they should. Far from just being a nuisance, this seasonal insomnia may chip away at mood, concentration and metabolic health.

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