Sophie Bostock, PhD
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep
A script for progressive muscle relaxation
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jan 16
- 6 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jan 1
- 4 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Dec 2, 2022
- 9 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Oct 15, 2022
- 6 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Oct 1, 2022
- 1 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
I'm back home! Here's a short taste of my Canadian adventure..
It was delightful, awe-inspiring, gruelling, painful, terrifying and joyous.. and that was probably on any single day!
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jun 22, 2022
- 6 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 1 min
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
- Mar 1, 2022
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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, 2021
- 3 min
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, 2021
- 4 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Aug 29, 2021
- 1 min
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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jun 12, 2021
- 1 min
Can you bank sleep to improve performance?
I am well aware of the irony of finalising this video after 11pm at night 🤦 but no-one's perfect 😉 This video is all about what to do,...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jun 12, 2021
- 1 min
The Insomnia Diaries, by Miranda Levy
If you're interested in how to recover from insomnia, I would heartily recommend this book. Miranda's story takes sleep problems to an...
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