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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 262 min read

Does using a screen before bed interfere with sleep?

Does using your phone before bed really interfere with sleep? It depends. A new review explains why screens are not the arch enemy for sleep

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 30, 20232 min read

Could wearing an eye mask make you smarter, by boosting deep sleep?

Ambient light has been shown to disrupt the depth of sleep, so could wearing an eye mask improve sleep quality, and our ability to learn?

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jun 22, 20226 min read

How to sleep well as a night shift worker

Why do we normally sleep at night? Why is it harder to sleep during the day? Tips to help with shift work...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 5, 20214 min read

How to Fight Winter Fatigue

At least 1 in 5 adults experience a triad of symptoms commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’: lack of energy, low mood and over-eating.

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

May 8, 20211 min read

Does Exercise •Really• Help With Sleep?

This week I've upped my training for the GB row, and I've definitely seen an increase in night-time waking. Could more exercise be to...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 16, 20204 min read

Banish the Winter Blues!

At this time of year, as the days get shorter and it gets colder outside, at least 1 in 5 of us experience a triad of symptoms which are...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jul 1, 20203 min read

How to get to sleep when it's hot

We rely on a fall in our core temperature as a cue for sleep. If things are hotting up, what can you do to protect your sleep?

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 30, 20205 min read

How can you protect your sleep in lockdown? 10 Sleep Commandments

Humans are brilliantly adaptive, and as we start to accept these new norms, sleep will start to become deeper again...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 18, 20201 min read

Is it time for a digital detox?

Is it time for a digital detox? I explore the benefits of taking time out from technology

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