Sophie Bostock, PhD
Extreme Sleepwalking on ITV This Morning: Why, and what can you do about it?
Sleepwalking, or somnabulism, is a parasomnia - one of the family of sleep disorders which involves unwelcome experiences or behaviours.
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Does using a screen before bed interfere with sleep?
Does using your phone before bed really interfere with sleep? It depends. A new review explains why screens are not the arch enemy for sleep
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Feb 12
- 2 min
Why does travel make us so tired? And what can we do about it? Travel Fatigue Part 1: Be prepared
Do you do a lot of travel for work? 🛫 Does it take you a surprising amount of time to bounce back? Find out why, and what to do about it
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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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jun 12, 2023
- 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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Apr 10, 2023
- 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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Mar 31, 2023
- 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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jan 16, 2023
- 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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Sophie Bostock, PhD
- Jan 1, 2023
- 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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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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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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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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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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