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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Oct 7, 20244 min read
Sleep On Ep3: 2024 Paralympic Champion Rower, Benjamin Pritchard, discusses what he has learned about the value of sleep for performance
Recovery is just as important to us as the training because if you don't recover correctly, then there's no point in doing the training...
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Sophie Bostock, PhD
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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, 20242 min read
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 11, 20236 min read
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 9, 20231 min read
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 30, 20232 min read
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, 20236 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20229 min read
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 14, 20226 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20223 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20225 min read
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, 20214 min read
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, 20213 min read
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, 20214 min read
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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