Sophie Bostock, PhDJun 226 minHow to sleep well as a night shift workerWhy do we normally sleep at night? Why is it harder to sleep during the day? Tips to help with shift work...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMar 313 minHow 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, PhDMar 181 minSleep Awareness Week on GB NewsHappy 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, PhDMar 16 minShould I buy a Sleep Tracker? Pros & ConsI 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, PhDFeb 54 minIs 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, PhDJan 55 minTired 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...
Sophie Bostock, PhDDec 5, 20214 minHow to Fight Winter FatigueAt least 1 in 5 adults experience a triad of symptoms commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’: lack of energy, low mood and over-eating.
Sophie Bostock, PhDNov 30, 20213 minSleeping in PregnancyWhy 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...
Sophie Bostock, PhDOct 17, 20214 minSleep and the MenopauseSleep problems are very common for women going through menopause, and can have a huge impact on quality of life. Research suggests that...
Sophie Bostock, PhDAug 29, 20211 minHow can you make it easier to wake up in the morning? 10 ways to reset your Body ClockIf 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, PhDJun 12, 20211 minCan 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,...
Sophie Bostock, PhDJun 12, 20211 minThe Insomnia Diaries, by Miranda LevyIf you're interested in how to recover from insomnia, I would heartily recommend this book. Miranda's story takes sleep problems to an...
Sophie Bostock, PhDJun 3, 20211 minCan Sleep Protect Heart Health?You may have wondered why I seem to wear the same T-shirt... A lot! There is a bit of a theme ❤️ at the moment since I'm 10 days away...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMay 24, 20211 minCould Time Restricted Eating help you lose weight, and improve your sleep?Time Restricted Eating (TRE) is the practice of restricting your eating window to 8 to 12 hours during the day. This video explains the...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMay 8, 20211 minDoes 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, PhDApr 28, 20211 minDoes short sleep cause dementia? New research published last week highlighted that 50 year olds sleeping for fewer than 7 hours each night were at 30% increased risk of...
Sophie Bostock, PhDApr 20, 20211 minWhy does Stress Mess with your Sleep?In this video I explore why some people are more vulnerable to poor sleep in response to stress, and 3 opportunities to change things.
Sophie Bostock, PhDApr 15, 20211 minDoes Polyphasic Sleep Work?Can you improve productivity by adopting a polyphasic sleep schedule? i.e. Can you hack sleep with short naps over 24 hours? It's a...
Sophie Bostock, PhDApr 4, 20211 minHow 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, PhDMar 26, 20212 minIs there a hidden cost to the Clock Change?It's that time again..Sunday am marks the start of Daylight Savings Time, or British Summer Time. The good news is lighter evenings.. and...