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The 4 Best Sleep Apps

Jan 19, 2018

The best sleep apps have been identified to maximize your forty winks. The benefits of a good night’s sleep are endless and not getting enough sleep has been linked to the following health issues: Weight gain Obesity, High blood pressure, Diabetes, Depression, Heart...

Poor Sleeping Can Affect Your Ability to Learn

Jan 03, 2018

Healthy sleep is vital for optimal learning and memory function.  During sleep, while your body rests, your brain is very busy processing information from the day that has been and forming new memories. If you are sleep deprived, your ability to learn...

Sleep is Good For You

Dec 11, 2017

Sleep is good for you. At this point, the research is pretty clear: sleep is crucial for good health. It supports memory and mood, helps keep you trim, sleep strengthens your immune system and fights inflammation, it also helps to keep your heart...

Secrets to a great night sleep

Nov 08, 2017

There are many secrets to a good night’s sleep.  The following are simple tips to help get a better night’s sleep: Exercise Going for brisk walk daily is not only good for your physical and mental wellbeing, it will also support better sleep.  Exercise...

Sleep apnoea affects kids' brains

Sep 27, 2017

Sleep apnoea affects kids' brains Sleep is important for all us, no matter how old we are. If kids don’t get enough quality sleep, it can severely affect our health, wellbeing and brains.   What is sleep apnoea? Sleep apnoea (US spelling: apnea) affects...

What Is Insomnia?

Apr 24, 2017

If you’re struggling to sleep, you may be curious if you have insomnia. But what is insomnia – and how can you manage it better to wake up feeling fresher? What is insomnia? Insomnia impacts 1 in 3 people. It’s characterised as having trouble falling...

4 Tips to Fall Asleep Faster

Apr 19, 2017

Many of us struggle to fall asleep. Whether we hit the pillow stressed, or have diagnosed insomnia, it can be very frustrating tossing and turning each night. So what can we do? There's no one technique that suits everyone. But here are a few tried...

Study: Does Yoga Really Help You Sleep?

Apr 12, 2017

Sometimes a little stretching is all you need to unwind and prepare for sleep. But science has come along and burst that bubble, telling us that yoga has no positive impact on women who struggle to sleep due to menopausal hot flashes. The American...

Sleep deprived? You're not alone

Jan 18, 2017

Do you wake up nearly every morning feeling groggy and lethargic? You’re not alone. The world’s biggest sleep study shows that three-quarters of people aren’t waking uprefreshed. The sleep census – a collaboration between Sealy UK, Loughborough...

What foods make us sleepy?

Nov 13, 2016

What foods make us sleepy? Ever noticed how some foods make you feel sleepy? It’s no coincidence. And understanding which foods make you slow and sluggish could be the key to warding off an afternoon slump – and keeping energised throughout the day.  Here...

Sleep and Magnesium

Jun 27, 2016

If sleep has leaped at full speed to the bottom of your to do list, as the rush of life takes over, you are not alone.The recommendation for sleep is to get on average 8-9 hours of sleep per night however the average person is not getting nearly that...

Getting a Good Night's Sleep Through Good Nutrition

May 30, 2016

Have you ever questioned why some foods leave you feeling sleepy whilst others give you that lift? When you are tired, do you feel yourself reaching out for that sugary treat, or feeling very tired after a big meal? In addition to giving you nourishment, food...

Why It's Hard to Sleep in New Places

May 02, 2016

Why It's Hard to Sleep in New Places Do you find it difficult to sleep in a new bed when travelling? That king-sized, plush hotel bed sure is comfortable, so why are you tossing and turning? Science says it’s because your brain is hard-wired to stay...

Is napping good for you?

Apr 08, 2016

I’ve been travelling in Spain, where every day in marked with an afternoon siesta. Good luck finding a café or shop that’s open when naptime rolls around each day!But are naps healthy? Or should you avoid a little lie down during the day? When napping...

How to Unwind Before Bed

Feb 05, 2016

Do your find that your mind ignites before bed? You feel sleepy, slip under the covers, and suddenly "ping!", your brain lights up and you can't stop thinking, tossing, and turning. It happens to many of us. But thankfully, there are some ways to...

How Does Coffee Stop Us From Sleeping?

Oct 02, 2015

If you've ever had a coffee in the evening and struggled to sleep, you've no doubt assumed it's a simple case of too much caffeine too late in the day. But new research suggests that coffee could be a little more complicated that we give it credit...

Can't Sleep? Try Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Jul 17, 2015

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy has become the go-to technique for a variety of mental illnesses, disorders, and health issues. And now CBT has been heralded as a successful non-medicinal treatment for insomnia – especially in people who also have a...

The Dangers of Obesity: Health Risks & Effects of Being Overweight

Jul 15, 2015

It seems everywhere we turn, we are confronted with the obesity epidemic. The dangers, the statistics. In today's society with the age of technology, convenience foods, less time, less physical activity, is there any hope of winning the battle against...

How Insomnia Stresses the Heart

Jul 13, 2015

Insomnia does more than keep you up at night and bleary eyed in the morning. Recent research has found that it also puts significant stress on the heart. In fact, people who have a sleep shortfall (less than 6 hours a night) face an increased risk...

Fatigue and Lack of Sleep: How to Fight Them

Mar 13, 2015

Fatigue is a lingering feeling of exhaustion that is constant. With fatigue you will have unexplained, relapsing and persistent tiredness. You may not be able to function effectively during the day. There are many reasons for fatigue. No 1 Cause of...

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