Sleep basics

How to Beat the Winter Blues: a podcast about Seasonal Affective Disorder

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Nov 191 min read

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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Sleep On Ep3: 2024 Paralympic Champion Rower, Benjamin Pritchard, discusses what he has learned about the value of sleep for performance

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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Sleep On Ep2: Katrina Ridley on the unexpected impacts of shift work, and how she discovered the power of sleep

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Sep 302 min read

Sleep On Ep2: Katrina Ridley on the unexpected impacts of shift work, and how she discovered the power of sleep

Katrina Ridley, a broadcaster and presenter on Hart radio, shares her journey into shift work and learning to value sleep

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Extreme Sleepwalking on ITV This Morning: Why, and what can you do about it?

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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Does using a screen before bed interfere with sleep?

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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How to Solve Insomnia: Why insomnia happens, and how to get your sleep back under control - Webinar recording

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 11 min read

How to Solve Insomnia: Why insomnia happens, and how to get your sleep back under control - Webinar recording

In this recorded live session, find out what causes chronic insomnia and the most powerful techniques for resolving insomnia

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What’s more important: sleep consistency, or sleeping for the right amount of time?

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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Are sleep-deprived Mums (and Dads) at risk behind the wheel?

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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Why can antihistamines make you sleepy? And tips for sleeping with hayfever and other allergies...

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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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep

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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Could better sleep help you make smarter financial decisions?

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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New Years Resolution Ideas for a Winning Night's Sleep

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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Eating for better sleep and mental health

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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Too hot to sleep? Night sweats, menopause and heatwaves

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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How to use a Sleep Diary to transform your sleep habits

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 31, 20223 min read

How to use a Sleep Diary to transform your sleep habits

In an age of wearable tech, the paper sleep diary is often neglected, yet it can be one of the simplest tools to improve your sleep patterns

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 18, 20221 min read

Sleep Awareness Week on GB News

Happy World Sleep Day! It was great to have the chance to talk to Eamonn and Isabel (both keen sleep evangelists) on GB News.

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Should I buy a Sleep Tracker? Pros & Cons

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 1, 20226 min read

Should I buy a Sleep Tracker? Pros & Cons

I have a love-hate relationship with wearable sleep trackers. I absolutely love that technology is being used to shine a light on sleep;...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Feb 5, 20224 min read

Is there a best time for bed?

Does the time we go to sleep make a difference to our heart? Our hearts do a pretty remarkable job. Your heart will probably beat over...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Oct 17, 20214 min read

Sleep and the Menopause

Sleep problems are very common for women going through menopause, and can have a huge impact on quality of life. Research suggests that...

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How can you make it easier to wake up in the morning? 10 ways to reset your Body Clock

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Aug 29, 20211 min read

How can you make it easier to wake up in the morning? 10 ways to reset your Body Clock

If you've got used to getting up later over the last few months, you may be wondering how to get your mornings back on track. This is...

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