sleep

A lot of people work around the clock. It spans the workforce, from doctors and police officers, to cab drivers and grocery clerks.

You might work all day, other times through the night, and sometimes both in the same week.

But, now researchers are saying this kind of work irregularity might mess up your pooping schedule.

Bedtime - it's every parent's favorite time of day. But, when your tiny tot refuses to fall asleep, bedtime can become a nightmare for everyone.

Kids need their sleep, and parents need some downtime every day too. So, here's the solution: exercise -- no, not for you (though that's a good idea, too), but for your child.

Research of almost 70,000 women over 16 years has shown that having ample amounts of sleep is a key to avoiding weight gain.They found women who slept five or fewer hours a night were a third more likely to put on at least 33lbs (15kg) than sound sleepers during that time. (BBC)

What has sleeping got to do with diet and fitness? Quite a lot really.

I had a friend who, for years, felt that strength training was a waste of time. Then one day he began a regular program with a personal trainer. His comments after a few weeks of working out were very positive. He said he had never slept so well in many years.