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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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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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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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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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Could cold water immersion help with stress, and sleep?

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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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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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 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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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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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 5, 20214 min read

How to Fight Winter Fatigue

At least 1 in 5 adults experience a triad of symptoms commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’: lack of energy, low mood and over-eating.

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Nov 30, 20213 min read

Sleeping in Pregnancy

Why I am so tired? Many women experience fatigue long before they have a visible bump. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours sleep, but surveys...

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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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