Sleep basics

Why can antihistamines make you sleepy? And tips for sleeping with hayfever and other allergies...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jun 12
6 min

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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Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Feb 2
3 min

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep

A script for progressive muscle relaxation

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Could better sleep help you make smarter financial decisions?

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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New Years Resolution Ideas for a Winning Night's Sleep

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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Eating for better sleep and mental health

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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Too hot to sleep? Night sweats, menopause and heatwaves

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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How to use a Sleep Diary to transform your sleep habits

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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Should I buy a Sleep Tracker? Pros & Cons

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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