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Melatonin side effects: What are the risks?
Melatonin is generally safe for short-term use but can cause side effects.
How many hours of sleep are enough?
Wonder how many hours of sleep are enough? A Mayo Clinic specialist offers guidelines.
Sleep aids: Understand options sold without a prescription
Get the facts on common sleep aids sold without a prescription, including precautions and side effects.
Napping: Do's and don'ts for healthy adults
Napping can benefit your health. Find out how to make the most of a nap.
Sleep tips: 6 steps to better sleep
Better sleep can be yours! Consider sleep tips for the weary.
Stressed out? Skip the late show
Getting enough sleep can help you handle the demands of daily life. For most adults, seven to eight hours a night is the right amount. If you're drowsy during the day, your bedtime routine may need a tuneup. Try these tips: 1. Don't go to bed hungry or stuffed. 2. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as taking a bath. 3. Limit daytime naps. 4. Keep your bedtime consistent, including on weekends. 5. Jot down worries and set them aside for the next day.
Sleep aids: Could antihistamines help me sleep?
Antihistamines can be somewhat effective as a sleep aid — but only for occasional sleeplessness.
Post-vasectomy pain syndrome
Learn about post-vasectomy pain syndrome (PVPS) — How it happens after a vasectomy, tests to diagnose it and treatment options.
Prostate cancer prevention: Ways to reduce your risk
Choose a healthy diet and add exercise to your daily routine in order to reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Learn more about prostate cancer prevention.
Vasectomy
Find out more about this procedure that provides nearly 100 percent effective male birth control by cutting the supply of sperm to semen.
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