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How to Solve Insomnia: Why insomnia happens, and how to get your sleep back under control - Webinar recording

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 2
1 min

How to Solve Insomnia: Why insomnia happens, and how to get your sleep back under control - Webinar recording

In this recorded live session, find out what causes chronic insomnia and the most powerful techniques for resolving insomnia

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Are sleep-deprived Mums (and Dads) at risk behind the wheel?

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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Too hot to sleep? Night sweats, menopause and heatwaves

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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How to sleep well as a night shift worker

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jun 22, 2022
6 min

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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How to use a Sleep Diary to transform your sleep habits

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

Nov 30, 2021
3 min

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, 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

Jun 12, 2021
1 min

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

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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Why do some people struggle with sleep, while others sleep well?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 19, 2021
1 min

Why do some people struggle with sleep, while others sleep well?

In this video I explain one model to explain how insomnia develops. We all start with some sort of predisposition, which makes some...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 4, 2021
2 min

My Top 10 Sleep Books on World Book Day

In honour of World Book Day, thought I'd pick out my current top 10 books on sleep, and sleep science.. it's a changing feast but there...

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How to Strengthen the Bed Sleep Connection

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 22, 2021
1 min

How to Strengthen the Bed Sleep Connection

Do you struggle to sleep in your own bed, but feel sleepy on the sofa? If you've experienced poor sleep for a while, it might be that...

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