Sleep tips

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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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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Why does travel make us so tired? And what can we do about it? Travel Fatigue Part 1: Be prepared

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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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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Too excited to sleep on Christmas Eve? 3 Techniques to sleep well, and protect your Mental Elf..

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

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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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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Sleeping after loss: how sleeplessness and grief are linked

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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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 sleep the night before the London marathon

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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How to sleep well as a night shift worker

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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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

Jan 5, 20225 min read

Tired and lonely?

The links between loneliness and poor sleep, and how to tackle both January sees the media full of energising posts about new habits, but...

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