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Sleep right, sleep tight: natural sleep before medicines
How well do you sleep? Are you as focussed, energised and on-the-ball as you'd like to be?
We've all experienced a bad night's sleep from time to time, but it can be problematic if it continues for several nights or weeks. Sleep problems are common, but there are techniques that can help — sleeping pills aren't the only solution.
Let us show you better ways to wake up feeling refreshed.R U OK? Day
On 7 October 2010, R U OK? Day brought Australians together in a bid to reduce the risk factors contributing to suicide. This day promoted awareness and support by raising the profile of organisations that provide these services. The campaign encouraged people to reach out to friends and loved ones and simply ask, 'R U OK?'.
As a provider of independent, quality information about medicines, NPS was a unique supporter of R U OK? Day.
Date published: 2011-01-01 00:00:00
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