Dr Nicola Barclay, University of Oxford Sleep Scientist, and John Tuton, Mammoth Founder, discuss how the environment you sleep in can impact your sleep quality. NB: I have suffered from insomnia for many years and it has taken work to actually get to that state to be able to put my head on the pillow […]
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Aug
Aug
Do your energy levels drop in the afternoon? You’re not alone Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, many of us share the common affliction of the 2pm slump. This is the period in the afternoon – usually soon after lunch – when your energy levels dip and your productivity takes a […]
Dr Nicola Barclay, University of Oxford Sleep Scientist, and John Tuton, Mammoth Founder, discuss the importance of having a bedtime routine to help with sleep quality. NB: “Have a really strict bedtime routine, do something that you enjoy, get ready for bed a couple of hours earlier so that then when it comes to bedtime […]
Dr Nicola Barclay, University of Oxford Sleep Scientist, and John Tuton, Mammoth Founder, discuss the importance of your sleep environment monitoring your exposure to blue light. JT: When we redecorated, we put in a couple of dedicated spotlights, but they’ve only got an orange orangey red bulb in rather than blue. Now, am I correct […]
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Jul
Jul
Studies show that the sleep habits of our little ones have changed dramatically The first seven months of 2020 have been dominated by news of the coronavirus as it continues its spread around the world. This has had an unprecedented impact on almost every aspect of our lives, from health and wellbeing to work and […]
Dr Nicola Barclay, University of Oxford Sleep Scientist, and John Tuton, Mammoth Founder, discuss the importance of maintaining a good relationship with caffeine and how it affects your body and sleep. Watch the full interview here. NB: We all have a very individual sensitivity to caffeine. Some people are very sensitive to its effects and it […]
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Jul
Jul
Is a daytime snooze the way forward? It’s a familiar situation to most of us. You reach a lull in the day and think, I could do with a nap. But opinions on napping are contradictory. While some people find napping essential to boosting their energy levels and productivity, others claim it makes them feel […]
Dr Nicola Barclay, University of Oxford Sleep Scientist, and John Tuton, Mammoth Founder, discuss the importance of maintaining that divide between sleep space and workspace. This is a particularly important theme for those discovering remote working for the first time as a result of COVID-19. JT: So, I’m working from home now and finding that […]
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Jul
Jul
Introducing a new member of the family is one of life’s greatest joys but it usually comes at the cost of a good night’s rest. Becoming a parent is an exciting and hugely nerve-wracking experience for anybody. It’s a time full of firsts: first smiles, first laughs, and the first time you lay them down […]
Dr Nicola Barclay, Sleep Scientist at Oxford University offers her advice on banishing anxious thoughts and sleeping soundly during these difficult times. Read the transcript of her conversation with Mammoth Founder, John Tuton, below: JT: The first question that’s come in is that during the Corona virus pandemic, I’ve been feeling a lot more anxious […]