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Why can antihistamines make you sleepy? And tips for sleeping with hayfever and other allergies...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jun 12
6 min

Why can antihistamines make you sleepy? And tips for sleeping with hayfever and other allergies...

Histamine encourages the immune system to go to work – increasing blood flow, causing swelling, mucus production, itching and sneezing

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Could cold water immersion help with stress, and sleep?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 10
1 min

Could cold water immersion help with stress, and sleep?

Stressed? That’s not always a bad thing. Last month I was lucky enough to experience an overdose of micro stressors in Norway with Vicki...

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Could wearing an eye mask make you smarter, by boosting deep sleep?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Mar 31
2 min

Could wearing an eye mask make you smarter, by boosting deep sleep?

Ambient light has been shown to disrupt the depth of sleep, so could wearing an eye mask improve sleep quality, and our ability to learn?

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Could better sleep help you make smarter financial decisions?

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 16
6 min

Could better sleep help you make smarter financial decisions?

In this article we look at the relationship between sleep and financial decision-making, and how to set yourself up for success.

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New Years Resolution Ideas for a Winning Night's Sleep

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 1
4 min

New Years Resolution Ideas for a Winning Night's Sleep

How successful were you at sticking to a New Year’s Resolution in 2022? Have you tried to lose weight, quit smoking, or get fitter in the...

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Sleeping after loss: how sleeplessness and grief are linked

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 2, 2022
9 min

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...

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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

Mar 18, 2022
1 min

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.

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Feb 5, 2022
4 min

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...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jan 5, 2022
5 min

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...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Dec 5, 2021
4 min

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.

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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

Aug 29, 2021
1 min

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...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Jun 3, 2021
1 min

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...

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Sophie Bostock, PhD

May 24, 2021
1 min

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...

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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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Sophie Bostock, PhD

Apr 28, 2021
1 min

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...

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