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Doctor says sleeping with extra pillows could be sign of worrying disease

Irish Mirror

Irish Mirror

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July 1, 2026

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Doctor says sleeping with extra pillows could be sign of worrying disease

A doctor has warned that needing extra pillows to sleep could be an early warning sign of heart disease - and there are several other subtle cardiovascular health signs that are easily missed

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Brisbane Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

Exactly how bad is it to sleep with your pet? Experts weigh in

Some people say it’s unhygienic and bad for our sleep, but many of us love sleeping with our dogs. Should we be worried?

NaturalNews.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

Study reveals how your sleeping position could be quietly destroying your vision

(NaturalNews) A study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology found that sleeping with the head elevated on two standard pillows significantly increas...

Irish Star

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· Jun 25, 2026

Irish public warned of 'pollen bomb' that could wreak havoc in coming days during heatwave

“Hay fever extends beyond physical discomfort and actually affects the nervous system due to poor sleep and the heightened stress that follows, creating a sleep-stress cycle, Dr. Elisabetta Burchi said

Metro

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· Jul 5, 2026

I woke up with tingling down my neck and received a life-changing diagnosis 

I was terrified – especially because I’d grown up watching my mum suffer with the same condition.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 7, 2026

Ireland heatwave tracker as Met Eireann forecasts temperatures to top 30C in summer scorcher

Uncomfortable sleeping conditions are expected as temperatures will remain very high into next week

The Suburban

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· Jun 25, 2026

Why some women keep waking up at 3 a.m., and what perimenopause has to do with it

Ivím Health reports that women waking at 3 a.m. may face sleep disruptions due to hormonal changes during perimenopause, often treatable with therapy.

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Related coverage for "Doctor says sleeping with extra pillows could be sign of worrying disease": Brisbane Times — Exactly how bad is it to sleep with your pet? Experts weigh in. NaturalNews.com — Study reveals how your sleeping position could be quietly destroying your vision. Irish Star — Irish public warned of 'pollen bomb' that could wreak havoc in coming days during heatwave. Metro — I woke up with tingling down my neck and received a life-changing diagnosis . Irish Mirror — Ireland heatwave tracker as Met Eireann forecasts temperatures to top 30C in summer scorcher. The Suburban — Why some women keep waking up at 3 a.m., and what perimenopause has to do with it