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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.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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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
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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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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
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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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.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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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
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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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.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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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
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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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?
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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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?
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep
A script for progressive muscle relaxation
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Feb 2, 20233 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 15, 20226 min read
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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
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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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.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 18, 20221 min read
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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;...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 1, 20226 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Feb 5, 20224 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 17, 20214 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Aug 29, 20211 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
May 8, 20211 min read
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How to Relax (Part 1)
This is a simple 2 minute exercise you can do anywhere to help you relax, and switch off the 'fight or flight' stress response.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Apr 5, 20211 min read
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