Work hard. Play hard. Rest easy and recover well. All athletes know how much a bad night’s sleep can impact on your performance. Feeling sluggish and slow in your reflexes can be hugely detrimental when you’re out on the field of play or in your lane. Even one night of poor sleep can lead to […]
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As we endure the coldest temperatures on record, we’re asking how the climate impacts our sleep According to the MET office, recent weeks have marked the coldest UK temperatures for 25 years, with Braemar in Aberdeenshire experiencing lows of -23C. These chilly days and nights can have an impact on every aspect of our routine, […]
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Feb
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The benefits of a bedtime story are no fairytale. From relaxation and escapism to boosting creativity, there are advantages to a story before bed whether you are five or fifty years old. We’re going to explore some of the biggest benefits for both adults and children when it comes to bedtime story, examining why you […]
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Better Sleep Case Study: Willi Heinz, England and Gloucester Rugby Player
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© Martin Bennett/Gloucester Rugby England and Gloucester scrum half, Willi Heinz, talks all things sleep, injury and lockdown with Mammoth after buying his new RISE mattress. From the highs of travelling to Japan with England’s 2019 World Cup squad to the lows of enforced lockdowns in 2020, it’s fair to say that it’s been an […]
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If you’re struggling to sleep soundly, it’s time to re-evaluate your relationship with bedtime Our relationship with sleep is arguably the most important one we’ll ever have. After all, sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing in a number of crucial ways. Not only does it stave off tiredness, but a good night’s sleep […]
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Feb
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While 2020 was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, rates of sleep disorders also increased significantly. 2020 was the year that we all took notice of how precarious our health and wellbeing could be. And as we find ourselves hurtling through 2021, the threat of the COVID-19 virus continues to affect our every move. Even when […]
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Sleep comes in five stages, and each one has its own part to play in helping you wake feeling rested. But miss that critical deep sleep phase and you might not wake feeling fully rested at all. Many of us have a turbulent relationship with sleep. We’ve all experienced those nights when you lie there, […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a significant toll on our mental wellbeing – that’s been well documented. But while time spent confined to our homes may be leaving some of us with low mood and bottled up anxieties, it’s important to remember how powerful sleep can be as a remedy. Monday 18th January 2021 has […]
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Give up these habits to improve your sleep in 2021 Most of us could do with sleeping more and sleeping better. Statistics show that as many as 16 million UK adults suffer with sleep deprivation to some degree, and recent reports suggest that these numbers have only risen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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Better Sleep Case Study: Jeffery Toomaga-Allen, Wasps and All Blacks Rugby Player
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Wasps Prop, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen plays in one of the most combative positions on the rugby pitch. We caught up with the Premiership rugby player to talk sport, recovery and dealing with the “new normal”. Having played rugby at the highest level with the Hurricanes, All Blacks and, more recently, Premiership side Wasps, Jeffery Toomaga-Allen understands […]