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, 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, 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 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...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMar 19, 20211 minWhy 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...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMar 11, 20211 minThe Food Medic PodcastIt was a tremendous privilege to be invited to speak to Dr Hazel Wallace, aka The Food Medic. Hazel is currently working as a doctor...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMar 8, 20211 minWomen vs. Men.. Who gets the best sleep?It's International Women's Day, so I thought I'd delve into a few of the differences between sleep in women and men... Who gets the best...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMar 4, 20212 minMy Top 10 Sleep Books on World Book DayIn honour of World Book Day, thought I'd pick out my current top 10 books on sleep, and sleep science.. it's a changing feast but there...
Sophie Bostock, PhDMar 1, 20211 minSleep vs. Sport: Who wins?If you only have an hour to spare, what's better for you: an hour extra asleep, or an hour of physical activity? Both offer a plethora of...
Sophie Bostock, PhDFeb 19, 20211 minHow not to fall asleep This week, I've had the great privilege to feature on a couple of podcasts. Whenever I have a an event which could have a big audience, I...