Improving your sleep quality goes hand-in-hand with improving your wellbeing It’s no secret that sleep is an important part of staying healthy. It gives your body the rest it needs, but it’s also vital for your mental wellbeing too. Around one in four people experience a mental health problem every year, and as many as […]
Category Archives: Sleep Science
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What exactly is snoring, and how can you put a stop to it? Snoring is more common than you might think. In fact, around 45% of adults snore at least occasionally. Yet despite this, there still remains a lot of mystery around the subject of snoring. Many people aren’t sure what it is, how it […]
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Over the past year, remote working and increased stress levels have had an impact on our spinal health The past year has been tough for us all, for a variety of reasons. From a lack of social interaction to a loss of income and an inability to travel, the significant adjustments we’ve been forced to […]
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Here’s how to turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary With Easter just around the corner and the clocks about to change, now’s the time to remind ourselves of the importance of a good night’s sleep. Sleep is vital for our overall health and wellbeing, impacting everything from our concentration levels and mood to our […]
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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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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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Dec
Along with nutrition and exercise, sleep is one of the main pillars of our health. Getting enough high-quality sleep is vital for not only sustaining our physical wellbeing, but our mental wellbeing, too. Countless studies have shown the dangers of sleep deprivation when it comes to issues such as coronary heart disease, depression, dementia and […]
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Dec
Dec
It’s something many of us experience on a regular basis without ever understanding why Sleep is something we all do and all need, yet there is still a lot about sleep that can feel mysterious. No two people experience sleep in exactly the same way, and some of us have to deal with strange reactions […]
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Nov
Nov
Is a tired workout better than no workout at all, or are you putting yourself at risk by pushing through your fatigue? Today, fitness is a big deal for many of us. Increasing numbers of people are seeing the importance of regular exercise, giving running a try, completing online workouts and preventing lockdown from hitting […]
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Oct
We’re taking a closer look at the relationship between testosterone and a good night’s sleep Getting older comes with its fair share of challenges – from aches and pains to tiredness. Part of this is the result of a drop in key hormones, including testosterone. And contrary to popular belief, testosterone is a critical hormone […]