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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Amy Fleming

Ditch mouthwash, always floss: experts on their wellbeing dos and don’ts

cartoon of floss lassoing bottle of mouthwash
All llustrations by Jessica Lee Illustration: Jessica Lee

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They are fine if you are just curious about how your lifestyle affects you. “Lots of people are interested in measuring the effects of coffee late in the day, or the impact of alcohol on sleep,” says Alice Gregory, professor of psychology at Goldsmiths specialising in sleep. “And that’s all good.” But they are not helpful if sleep has become a real issue. In fact, they could make things worse.

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