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Healthy children should not be given sleeping pills

New figures from the Danish Health Authority show that the use of the sleep hormone melatonin has increased tenfold since 2010 among children and young people in Denmark.

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How can sleep apps help you sleep better?

According to sleep experts, up to 10-15% of the Danish population suffers from severe and prolonged sleep problems. This can lead to serious overall problems. That's why it's important to find ways to improve your sleep quality. This includes getting into a healthy sleep pattern.

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Setting winter time

Twice a year we set the clock forward one hour or back one hour. Unfortunately, Hvil® does not know the difference between summer and winter time - which can affect the exercises and reminders that depend on the times. We therefore ask you to adjust the time yourself. To do so, please do the following:

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Poor sleep is costly to society

Poor sleep is a serious threat to health and prolonged sleep problems can lead to serious illness.

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Danes get sick while waiting

All over the country, young and old are queuing up to see a psychologist. But waiting times have never been longer. As a result, many citizens risk having to wait several weeks for help.

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Sleeping pills impair sleep and memory

A new research study shows that sleeping pills may do more harm than good if the purpose is to get a good night's sleep.

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Hvil® supports 3-year sleep project

Since Monday, August 8, 2022, students in grades 7-10 at Th. Langs Skolen in Silkeborg will be allowed to sleep one hour longer in the morning for the next three years.

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Challenges in meeting the sleep window

If you have read the introduction to Hvil in the app, then sleep is based on two processes: the circadian rhythm and sleep pressure. Insufficient sleep pressure can make it difficult to fall asleep at night and/or maintain sleep during the night.

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Hvil® recommended in Go' Morgen Danmark

Schools are opening again and many young people are experiencing challenges in getting up on time. As a result, there has been an increased focus on young people and sleep.