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Sophie Bostock, PhD

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

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

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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Sleep 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, PhD

Banish the Winter Blues!

At this time of year, as the days get shorter and it gets colder outside, at least 1 in 5 of us experience a triad of symptoms which are...