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Top Tips for a Healthy Sleeping Posture
There’s no doubt that all of us will have been nagged to “stand up straight” at some point or another! But it turns out that keeping a good posture is not just to keep your nan happy.
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How to Adjust Your Circadian Rhythm
Insomnia, jet lag and night shifts can play havoc with your body clock, affecting your mood, health and concentration. Your internal biological clock, otherwise known as the circadian rhythm, is responsible for keeping your sleep-wake cycle by regulating the timing for periods of sleepiness and wakefulness.
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What is Sleep Apnea?
With snoring affecting over 40% of the UK population, it’s important to know whether the problem is caused by sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious disorder which repeatedly interrupts breathing during sleep, meaning that the brain and body do not get enough oxygen during the night. People affected by sleep apnea frequently have low energy, morning headaches and nocturnal urination, so if you think you may be experiencing the symptoms of this disorder it is best to make an appointment with your GP.
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Time for a Siesta?
Good news for anyone who loves an afternoon nap – taking a siesta is actually supposed to be good for you!
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The Impact of Sleep on Mental Health
Sleep is an essential tool in maintaining mental health. Studies have shown that getting enough rest helps the brain to process emotional information and regulate moods, while a lack of it increases the chances of emotional disturbance and reactivity...
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Daylight Saving Sleep Tips
The clocks have finally gone forwards which means that we might have lost an hour, but Spring is here! While losing an hour is not as great as gaining one, there are lots of ways to manage the transition.
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10 Best Foods to Eat for a Great Night’s Sleep
If you have trouble sleeping at night, it might be that your eating habits are the cause.
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Managing Restless Legs Syndrome
If you’ve ever tried to sleep while your legs have the irresistible urge to move, you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS). It is estimated that 1 in 10 people in the UK suffers from the disorder, which can interrupt rest and disturb sleeping patterns.
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How to Create a Daily Meditation Habit
Studies have proved that practising mindful meditation not only helps to fight insomnia but actually improves the quality of your sleep...
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Does Counting Sheep Help You Sleep?
Almost everyone will have heard that counting sheep is a good way to fall asleep. But is it genuinely good advice or simply an old wives’ tale?
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Why Sleep is So Important for Fitness
It has long been common knowledge that two of the most important factors in good health are regular exercise and the maintenance of a healthy diet. But did you know the quality of your sleep can have a big impact on the outcome of your hard work?
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Foods to Avoid if You Have Insomnia
In our previous blog, we looked at how tryptophan-rich foods can improve the quality of your sleep. But what about foods which can negatively impact on the quality of your sleep?
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Are You a Sleep Eater?
We’ve all indulged in a midnight snack from time to time, but did you know that you can also raid the fridge while you are asleep?
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Research Shows That Sleep Apnoea Could Impact Healthspan
Research indicates that the number of people suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea has increased steadily over the last 20 years. Sleep apnoea, a condition which causes the sufferer to briefly stop breathing during sleep is estimated to affect over 100 million people worldwide, though goes undiagnosed 80% of the time as many people confuse it with snoring.
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How Sleep Deprivation Affects Work Performance
A recent survey shows that a huge 43% of respondents failed to get at least 7 hours of sleep per day and at least 97% reported experiencing at least one of the nine “fatigue risk factors” associated with sleep deprivation.
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