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? 

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

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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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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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Happy World Sleep Day! It was great to have the chance to talk to Eamonn and Isabel (both keen sleep evangelists) on GB News.

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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