Sophie Bostock, PhD
Extreme Sleepwalking on ITV This Morning: Why, and what can you do about it?
Sleepwalking, or somnabulism, is a parasomnia - one of the family of sleep disorders which involves unwelcome experiences or behaviours.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Does using a screen before bed interfere with sleep?
Does using your phone before bed really interfere with sleep? It depends. A new review explains why screens are not the arch enemy for sleep
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Feb 12
- 1 min
What can you do to reduce Jet Lag?
Jet lag is also called circadian desynchrony and it's a mismatch between your internal body clocks and the light-dark cycle of the sun.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Why does travel make us so tired? And what can we do about it? Travel Fatigue Part 1: Be prepared
Do you do a lot of travel for work? 🛫 Does it take you a surprising amount of time to bounce back? Find out why, and what to do about it
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jan 25
- 2 min
Are sleep-deprived Mums (and Dads) at risk behind the wheel?
Could being the parent of a sleepless infant put you at similar risk behind the wheel as being over the limit for drunk driving?
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Dec 22, 2023
- 1 min
Too excited to sleep on Christmas Eve? 3 Techniques to sleep well, and protect your Mental Elf..
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...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Mar 31, 2023
- 2 min
Could wearing an eye mask make you smarter, by boosting deep sleep?
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?
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Feb 2, 2023
- 3 min
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: a technique for deeper sleep
A script for progressive muscle relaxation
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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
- May 8, 2021
- 1 min
Does 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...
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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 11, 2021
- 1 min
The Food Medic Podcast
It was a tremendous privilege to be invited to speak to Dr Hazel Wallace, aka The Food Medic. Hazel is currently working as a doctor...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Mar 8, 2021
- 1 min
Women 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...
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