Across the world, teenagers sleep too late, and too little. Teenagers are thought to be the population most at risk of chronic sleep deprivation. Research suggests that today’s adolescents are sleeping more than an hour less than they were 100 years ago.  So why do teenagers struggle to get enough sleep? Why does this have such important consequences for their mood and academic achievement? 

We all know that sleep has positive effects on energy, health and wellbeing, so surely getting more sleep at the weekend must be a good thing? Well.. not necessarily. Irregular sleep patterns can have negative impacts on sleep quality, and disrupt our circadian rhythms - so lying in could be a double-edged sword...  In this blog we’ll look at the evidence for and against catching up on sleep at the weekend, and how to make the most of your lie-in without negative effects. 

Sleep is one of the most powerful and easy-to-apply levers that we have for improving health and wellbeing. Sleeping for 7 hours or more is beneficial for a wide variety of physical performance outcomes, including speed, power, endurance and accuracy (Craven 2022). While most athletes can get through training in the morning without any ill effects, it’s in the afternoon that the effects of being well slept become more noticeable.

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...

Katrina Ridley, a broadcaster and presenter on Hart radio, shares her journey into shift work and learning to value sleep

Sleepwalking, or somnabulism, is a parasomnia - one of the family of sleep disorders which involves unwelcome experiences or behaviours.

In this recorded live session, find out what causes chronic insomnia and the most powerful techniques for resolving insomnia

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...

Could being the parent of a sleepless infant put you at similar risk behind the wheel as being over the limit for drunk driving?

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...

Histamine encourages the immune system to go to work – increasing blood flow, causing swelling, mucus production, itching and sneezing

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...

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?

In this article we look at the relationship between sleep and financial decision-making, and how to set yourself up for success.

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...

Sleepless nights are a common consequence of grief, and yet this is rarely spoken about. Sleep problems can cause additional worry and...

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...

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...

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...

Why do we normally sleep at night? Why is it harder to sleep during the day? Tips to help with shift work...