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How to Beat the Winter Blues: a podcast about Seasonal Affective Disorder
In this episode of the Instant Genius podcast, I spoke to journalist Jason Goodyer about light therapy and other solutions for SAD.

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Sleep On Ep2: Katrina Ridley on the unexpected impacts of shift work, and how she discovered the power of sleep
Katrina Ridley, a broadcaster and presenter on Hart radio, shares her journey into shift work and learning to value sleep

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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What’s more important: sleep consistency, or sleeping for the right amount of time?
For years we’ve been told that 7+ hours of sleep is recommended for good health, but it may be that a consistent sleep-wake pattern is...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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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
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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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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
Apr 15, 20211 min read
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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
Mar 26, 20212 min read
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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
Mar 1, 20211 min read
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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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD
Dec 16, 20204 min read
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