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Good news for those of you who have struggled to get to sleep – then answer can often be as simple as breathing! So, next time you find yourself kicking the bedsheets in frustration, relax and unwind by practising a few of these simple breathing exercises. You never know, y...

Ever woken up with a fright, wanting to kick and scream but completely unable to? You might have felt like you were in a horror film, but the reality is much weirder. Sleep paralysis can be a seriously scary experience, with feelings of dread and pressure weighing heavily o...

We all know that we should be sleeping more… but did you know that sleep deprivation can increase your risk of getting diabetes?  

We’ve all been there at some point or another – tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable position in which to drift off. Whether you’re a chronic night owl or you’re just having a short period of restless nights, there are ways of catching some zz’s without relying...

Even the deepest sleeper will find their sleep patterns affected by shift work. The irregular hours along with the unusual day and night routines mean that trying to get sleep can be a very tricky prospect. This is made even worse in the summer when days are longer as the l...

Got a major decision to make?   Is your head full of noise?   Feeling stressed out about a particular issue?   Well, science says you should sleep on it. That’s right. It’s not just an old wives’ tale. Getting into bed and swi...

Think a few nights of tossing and turning aren’t enough to have an impact on your body? Think again. Unless you are getting the recommended 7-9 hours sleep per night then you could be putting your body into a sleep-deprived state, which means that all the effort you put int...

If your mother has ever nagged you about going to bed early to catch up on your beauty sleep, it turns out that she actually has a point. 

Ever woken up wondering what on earth was going on in your dreams last night? You’re not alone! Research has shown that whether you remember them or not, everyone dreams when they are asleep. This is because dreaming is a natural process for the brain to go through w...

Ok, so we all know that standing up straight is essential for reducing headaches and stress and improving our overall health. After all, we’ve been nagged a million times to throw our shoulders back! But did you know that it’s also possible to maintain good posture when you...