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How to fall back to sleep
In the second of my weekly videos for 2021, I demonstrate a technique to get back to sleep in the middle of the night. I explain why we...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 7, 20211 min read
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How to Win in 2021: design the ideal New Year's resolution
From energy to empathy, mood to memory, in this video I explain why there are some great reasons to focus on sleep habits for your New...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 16, 20204 min read
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How to fall asleep when adrenaline is keeping you awake
It’s hard to sleep when we’re stressed. Most of us know this all too well, but the stresses we face are rarely life threatening. Even...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 14, 20205 min read
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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?
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jul 1, 20203 min read
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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...
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Apr 30, 20205 min read
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How much sleep do you need to reduce the odds of viral infection?
Even one night without sleep can interfere with communication between immune cells, making the whole army less efficient, and causing
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 16, 20205 min read
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What's the worst kind of stress for sleep?
Even if you do get to sleep after a tough day, stress-fuelled sleep is more likely to be restless, and broken in the early hours
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Feb 12, 20203 min read
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Is it time for a digital detox?
Is it time for a digital detox? I explore the benefits of taking time out from technology
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 18, 20201 min read
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Can you shop in your sleep? Parasomnias on ITV's This Morning
Parasomnias are abnormal behaviours during sleep, which happen because of faulty transitions between the stages of sleep, or sleep and wake.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jul 5, 20195 min read
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Can night owls become early birds? A question from the Power Hour podcast...
How can you bounce out of bed with as much energy as motivational guru, Adrienne Herbert? We discuss chronotypes on the Power Hour podcast.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 19, 20194 min read
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Sleep tips 101: How can I sleep better?
You're probably reading this because you're tired, so I thought I'd start with 5 simple things everyone can do to improve their sleep.
Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 18, 20195 min read
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