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
- 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
- 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
- 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 3, 2021
- 1 min
Can 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...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- May 24, 2021
- 1 min
Could 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...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
Does 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...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
Why 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.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
Does 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...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Apr 5, 2021
- 1 min
How 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.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Mar 26, 2021
- 2 min
Is 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...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Mar 19, 2021
- 1 min
Why do some people struggle with sleep, while others sleep well?
In this video I explain one model to explain how insomnia develops. We all start with some sort of predisposition, which makes some...
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