This World Sleep Day (19 March), we’re celebrating the extension of our partnership with the British Athletes Commission (BAC).Mammoth has been an official partner of the BAC since 2012, providing guidance on sleep and exclusive member benefits on its mattresses and pillows to all UK Sport-funded athletes.The link-up has been extended for an additional year, […]
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Mar
With the COVID-19 crisis dominating society for twelve months, what has the cost been to our sleep? It’s been a year since COVID-19 truly became headline news in the UK, with the first national lockdown starting in March 2020. Since then, the country has experienced brief periods of managed freedom in between extended stints of […]
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Mar
Mar
Join us in celebrating the many benefits of a good night’s rest National Bed Month is an annual initiative which encourages us all to remind ourselves of the importance of good sleep. From supporting our physical and mental health to improving our concentration, mood and energy levels, there are endless reasons why getting a good […]
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Mar
Mar
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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Feb
Feb
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
Feb
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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Feb
Feb
© 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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Feb
Feb
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
Feb
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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Jan
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, […]