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Sophie Bostock, PhD

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

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Should I buy a Sleep Tracker? Pros & Cons

I have a love-hate relationship with wearable sleep trackers. I absolutely love that technology is being used to shine a light on sleep;...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Women vs. Men.. Who gets the best sleep?

It's International Women's Day, so I thought I'd delve into a few of the differences between sleep in women and men... Who gets the best...

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 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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

Can a warm bath help you sleep?

Growing up, a warm bath was my Mum's favourite remedy for, well, pretty much anything. It turns out that many sleep scientists have also...

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...

Sophie Bostock, PhD

How to fall asleep when adrenaline is keeping you awake

It’s hard to sleep when we’re stressed. Most of us know this all too well, but the stresses we face are rarely life threatening. Even...

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