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Why our ancestors may be to blame for our sleepless nights
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Why our ancestors may be to blame for our sleepless nights
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Why our ancestors may be to blame for our sleepless nights
Description
January 29, 2018
While we all know the importance of getting a full night of sleep, for many of us, our busy schedules intrude on the 8 hours of shut-eye we're supposed to be getting. But could it be that very idea of a long, uninterrupted stretch of sleep is an artificial and relative new fact of life? Linda Aylesworth explains.
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Why our ancestors may be to blame for our sleepless nights02:12 | January 29, 2018
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Skyrocketing construction costs could delay new Vancouver Art Gallery01:02 | August 29, 2024
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Langley traffic enforcement officer hit by driver who fled scene03:09 | August 9, 2024
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Deadly crash closes Highway 1 near Chilliwack00:35 | August 6, 2024
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Quick-thinking bus driver puts out fire at East Hastings cheese shop01:00 | July 23, 2024
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Guns and drugs found by Victoria police in raid on Lanford home00:26 | July 4, 2024
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Go Skateboarding Day celebrated in Vancouver00:59 | June 21, 2024
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Naming partner announced for new PNE amphitheatre01:09 | May 24, 2024
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Dangerous sex offender residing in Surrey00:32 | May 17, 2024
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B.C.’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic opens in Vancouver01:02 | May 17, 2024
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation hold Red Dress Day ceremony01:15 | May 3, 2024
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New study says treatment from female doctor lowers mortality02:28 | April 25, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn of dangerous sex offender01:05 | April 4, 2024
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Plan in place to rescue orphaned orca01:01 | April 4, 2024
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City of Victoria buys iconic jazz club01:14 | March 18, 2024
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Bravery award winner competes in curling at B.C. Winter Games01:25 | February 23, 2024
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What causes post-infection coughs in adults?02:26 | February 13, 2024
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Snowy conditions make for slow commute across pockets of Metro Vancouver06:39 | January 11, 2024
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Inclusive cafe opens at Vancouver International Airport01:08 | October 30, 2023
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Variety Week: Type 1 Diabetes will not limit Freydis02:24 | October 20, 2023
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Variety Week: Isaac inspired by TED Talks01:54 | October 19, 2023
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Police call data made by Victoria encampment released01:17 | August 11, 2023
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2023 Vancouver Mural Festival kicks off Friday02:09 | August 4, 2023
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Tree falls on car in West Vancouver00:57 | August 4, 2023
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Crews search for missing woman in Coquitlam00:35 | July 11, 2023
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Coquitlam shooting00:39 | July 6, 2023
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Nanaimo residents rally over public safety in Nob Hill neighbourhood01:27 | June 23, 2023
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Vancouver Island’s critical Highway 4 partially reopens to traffic01:12 | June 23, 2023
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Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada for parts of B.C.01:50 | June 12, 2023
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Coquitlam RCMP seek suspect who keyed over 400 vehicles at dealership00:30 | May 17, 2023
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Union calls for more security after Vancouver bus driver punched in the face00:55 | April 28, 2023
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BC Nurses’ Union ratifies new agreement00:47 | April 27, 2023
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Why our ancestors may be to blame for our sleepless nights02:12 | January 29, 2018
-
Skyrocketing construction costs could delay new Vancouver Art Gallery01:02 | August 29, 2024
-
Langley traffic enforcement officer hit by driver who fled scene03:09 | August 9, 2024
-
Deadly crash closes Highway 1 near Chilliwack00:35 | August 6, 2024
-
Quick-thinking bus driver puts out fire at East Hastings cheese shop01:00 | July 23, 2024
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Guns and drugs found by Victoria police in raid on Lanford home00:26 | July 4, 2024
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Go Skateboarding Day celebrated in Vancouver00:59 | June 21, 2024
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Naming partner announced for new PNE amphitheatre01:09 | May 24, 2024
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Dangerous sex offender residing in Surrey00:32 | May 17, 2024
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B.C.’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ legal clinic opens in Vancouver01:02 | May 17, 2024
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation hold Red Dress Day ceremony01:15 | May 3, 2024
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New study says treatment from female doctor lowers mortality02:28 | April 25, 2024
-
Surrey RCMP warn of dangerous sex offender01:05 | April 4, 2024
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Plan in place to rescue orphaned orca01:01 | April 4, 2024
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City of Victoria buys iconic jazz club01:14 | March 18, 2024
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Bravery award winner competes in curling at B.C. Winter Games01:25 | February 23, 2024
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What causes post-infection coughs in adults?02:26 | February 13, 2024
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Snowy conditions make for slow commute across pockets of Metro Vancouver06:39 | January 11, 2024
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Inclusive cafe opens at Vancouver International Airport01:08 | October 30, 2023
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Variety Week: Type 1 Diabetes will not limit Freydis02:24 | October 20, 2023
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Variety Week: Isaac inspired by TED Talks01:54 | October 19, 2023
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Police call data made by Victoria encampment released01:17 | August 11, 2023
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2023 Vancouver Mural Festival kicks off Friday02:09 | August 4, 2023
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Tree falls on car in West Vancouver00:57 | August 4, 2023
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Crews search for missing woman in Coquitlam00:35 | July 11, 2023
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Suspect vehicle identified in fatal Coquitlam shooting00:39 | July 6, 2023
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Nanaimo residents rally over public safety in Nob Hill neighbourhood01:27 | June 23, 2023
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Vancouver Island’s critical Highway 4 partially reopens to traffic01:12 | June 23, 2023
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Special weather statement issued by Environment Canada for parts of B.C.01:50 | June 12, 2023
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Coquitlam RCMP seek suspect who keyed over 400 vehicles at dealership00:30 | May 17, 2023
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Union calls for more security after Vancouver bus driver punched in the face00:55 | April 28, 2023
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BC Nurses’ Union ratifies new agreement00:47 | April 27, 2023
Why our ancestors may be to blame for our sleepless nights
Description
January 29, 2018
While we all know the importance of getting a full night of sleep, for many of us, our busy schedules intrude on the 8 hours of shut-eye we're supposed to be getting. But could it be that very idea of a long, uninterrupted stretch of sleep is an artificial and relative new fact of life? Linda Aylesworth explains.
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