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Smokers may get fewer hours of sleep and have less restful slumber than non-smokers, according to a German study that looked at more than 2,000 people.

Last week, a mother asked whether she should insist that her son take lessons to improve his skills. "Our seven-year-old loves to show us his 'moves,' " she wrote.

Real Hawaiian traditions edge out grass-skirt kitsch >D7

Welcome aboard the mother ship, Emma Bing. The woman who was her mother's inspiration for writing what millions of pregnant women consider their bible, What to Expect When You're Expecting, is now pregnant herself and joining the family business.

Dear Dr. Donohue: In November 2010, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. For one year, things were fine, but the atrial fib returned. After five months of hell and reactions to meds, I agreed to have ablation.

His feet may almost reach the ground, but it's OK if your toddler isn't ready to give it up

Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon: children's theatre featuring two fun-loving and adorable characters. Today, 1 and 4 p.m. at the Port Theatre, 125 Front St., Nanaimo, tel. 250-754-8550, tickets: $28.50 and Sunday, 1 and 4 p.m.

ia Lee, who died Aug. 31, altered views on cross-cultural treatment

If you still have a job in this economy, you're supposed to feel grateful.

Pass-words for online banking, social networks and email could be replaced with the wave of a hand if prototype technology developed by Intel makes it to tablets and laptops.