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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 22, 20226 min read
How to sleep well as a night shift worker
Why do we normally sleep at night? Why is it harder to sleep during the day? Tips to help with shift work...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20224 min read
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
Jan 5, 20225 min read
Tired 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...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 5, 20214 min read
How to Fight Winter Fatigue
At least 1 in 5 adults experience a triad of symptoms commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’: lack of energy, low mood and over-eating.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Sleeping in Pregnancy
Why I am so tired? Many women experience fatigue long before they have a visible bump. Most adults need 7 to 9 hours sleep, but surveys...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 17, 20214 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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 12, 20211 min read
The Insomnia Diaries, by Miranda Levy
If you're interested in how to recover from insomnia, I would heartily recommend this book. Miranda's story takes sleep problems to an...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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
May 8, 20211 min read
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 28, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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, 20211 min read
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 4, 20211 min read
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, 20212 min read
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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