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Sleeping after loss: how sleeplessness and grief are linked
Sleepless nights are a common consequence of grief, and yet this is rarely spoken about. Sleep problems can cause additional worry and...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 2, 20229 min read


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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Nov 1, 20223 min read


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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 14, 20226 min read


How to sleep the night before the London marathon
Worried that you won't sleep the night before a sporting event? I was chuffed to be invited to The Excel in London yesterday to share...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 1, 20221 min read


I'm back home! Here's a short taste of my Canadian adventure..
It was delightful, awe-inspiring, gruelling, painful, terrifying and joyous.. and that was probably on any single day!

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Sep 11, 20221 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 22, 20226 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

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 31, 20223 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.

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 18, 20221 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;...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Mar 1, 20226 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Feb 5, 20224 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 5, 20225 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.

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 5, 20214 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Nov 30, 20213 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 17, 20214 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Aug 29, 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,...

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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 12, 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 3, 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
May 24, 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
May 8, 20211 min read
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