Sophie Bostock, PhD
How to Beat the Winter Blues: a podcast about Seasonal Affective Disorder
In this episode of the Instant Genius podcast, I spoke to journalist Jason Goodyer about light therapy and other solutions for SAD.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 74 min read
Sleep On Ep3: 2024 Paralympic Champion Rower, Benjamin Pritchard, discusses what he has learned about the value of sleep for performance
Recovery is just as important to us as the training because if you don't recover correctly, then there's no point in doing the training...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 211 min read
Extreme Sleepwalking on ITV This Morning: Why, and what can you do about it?
Sleepwalking, or somnabulism, is a parasomnia - one of the family of sleep disorders which involves unwelcome experiences or behaviours.
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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
Feb 121 min read
What can you do to reduce Jet Lag?
Jet lag is also called circadian desynchrony and it's a mismatch between your internal body clocks and the light-dark cycle of the sun.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Feb 122 min read
Why does travel make us so tired? And what can we do about it? Travel Fatigue Part 1: Be prepared
Do you do a lot of travel for work? 🛫 Does it take you a surprising amount of time to bounce back? Find out why, and what to do about it
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 312 min read
What’s more important: sleep consistency, or sleeping for the right amount of time?
For years we’ve been told that 7+ hours of sleep is recommended for good health, but it may be that a consistent sleep-wake pattern is...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 252 min read
Are sleep-deprived Mums (and Dads) at risk behind the wheel?
Could being the parent of a sleepless infant put you at similar risk behind the wheel as being over the limit for drunk driving?
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 22, 20231 min read
Too excited to sleep on Christmas Eve? 3 Techniques to sleep well, and protect your Mental Elf..
Tip 1: A specific to-do list can be a great way to download thoughts before bed, and make it easier to let go and relax.. This is a...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 11, 20236 min read
Why can antihistamines make you sleepy? And tips for sleeping with hayfever and other allergies...
Histamine encourages the immune system to go to work – increasing blood flow, causing swelling, mucus production, itching and sneezing
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Apr 9, 20231 min read
Could cold water immersion help with stress, and sleep?
Stressed? That’s not always a bad thing. Last month I was lucky enough to experience an overdose of micro stressors in Norway with Vicki...
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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
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep
A script for progressive muscle relaxation
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 16, 20236 min read
Could better sleep help you make smarter financial decisions?
In this article we look at the relationship between sleep and financial decision-making, and how to set yourself up for success.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 1, 20234 min read
New Years Resolution Ideas for a Winning Night's Sleep
How successful were you at sticking to a New Year’s Resolution in 2022? Have you tried to lose weight, quit smoking, or get fitter in the...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 2, 20229 min read
Sleeping after loss: how sleeplessness and grief are linked
Sleepless nights are a common consequence of grief, and yet this is rarely spoken about. Sleep problems can cause additional worry and...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Eating for better sleep and mental health
Can what you eat have an impact on your sleep, and mood? Absolutely. This is an active area for research and we don’t have all the...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 14, 20226 min read
Too hot to sleep? Night sweats, menopause and heatwaves
A summer of heatwaves has made everyone aware how hard to sleep it is when it’s hot and humid. We tend to fall asleep later, rise...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 1, 20221 min read
How to sleep the night before the London marathon
Worried that you won't sleep the night before a sporting event? I was chuffed to be invited to The Excel in London yesterday to share...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Sep 11, 20221 min read
I'm back home! Here's a short taste of my Canadian adventure..
It was delightful, awe-inspiring, gruelling, painful, terrifying and joyous.. and that was probably on any single day!
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