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Sophie Bostock, PhD

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

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

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

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

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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

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.

Sophie Bostock, PhD

How not to fall asleep

This week, I've had the great privilege to feature on a couple of podcasts. Whenever I have a an event which could have a big audience, I...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

How to fall back to sleep

In the second of my weekly videos for 2021, I demonstrate a technique to get back to sleep in the middle of the night. I explain why we...

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...