Squadron Leader Penny Butterfield is Officer Commanding the Oxford University Air Squadron and a long-time advocate of Mammoth mattresses. We caught up with Penny to talk about the challenges facing a helicopter pilot in the Forces – and why quality sleep is critical to performance in the air. Penny Butterfield has been on Mammoth’s radar […]
Tag Archives: sleep quality
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Apr
Apr
We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep, but how much and what kind of sleep should you be aiming for? It should come as no surprise to hear that, in order to optimise your sleep health in the most effective way, you need to strike the right balance between how well and […]
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Jan
Jan
What is sleepwalking, why do we do it and how can it be prevented? Sleepwalking is without a doubt one of the most unusual and intriguing phenomena surrounding sleep. Known officially as somnambulism, sleepwalking is actually a behavioural disorder which manifests itself during deep sleep. It can result in a variety of unconscious behaviours from […]
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Jun
Jun
Is it possible to make up for lost sleep? If you love a lie in, you’re going to love the results of a recent study into sleep health. It turns out that lounging around in bed at the weekend may actually be good for you. Of course, this doesn’t mean that a sedentary lifestyle is […]
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Apr
Apr
Science tells us that there are several reasons why men are more likely to be banished to the sofa Studies have shown time and time again that men snore more than women. In fact, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, around 40 per cent of adult men are habitual snorers compared to less […]
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Dec
Dec
Mammoth caught up with British triple jumper Nathan Douglas to talk sleep, comfort and handling the force of 15 times his own bodyweight through one knee. Nathan, can you tell us a little bit about your background and how you got into athletics? I started athletics at the age of 7 after racing the […]
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Aug
Aug
image courtesy of wikipedia Various lifestyle factors can affect the ease with which we are able to nod off. Although it is generally considered a bad idea to consume food and drink right before bed, there are some things that can actually encourage relaxation and induce sleep. It is important to identify the difference between what […]