Gap Fill - Sleep - Level 6

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A new has discovered that men may sleep better than women. Researchers say that of this, sleep disorders experienced by the need to be treated differently. Insomnia is about 1.5 times more among women than men. The researchers say that one for this is our circadian rhythms – our body . Women's circadian cycles are about six minutes than men's. This means women physically have less time in which to rest. Another reason is , which places unequal strains and burdens on mothers. Doctor Alaina Tiani said: "It's almost like their was half-listening out for their children in the middle of the night, in case they needed ."

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