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If you have been having trouble sleeping lately, it could be a result of a decrease in the production of melatonin. Melatonin is a sleep hormone, produced when the body senses that it is getting dark outside. As it gets later, the body starts to increase melatonin levels un...

Drifting off to sleep is impossible if you suffer from nighttime cramps. As you are peacefully settling in for a night of slumber, muscles in the feet or legs suddenly contract, causing intense pain which can last for several minutes. 

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.

You might think that hitting the gym as often as possible will help you to improve your fitness performance, but did you know that sleep is one of the most vital factors in building and repairing muscle?

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...

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...

If you lie awake night after night, staring at the walls while your mind races through a billion different subjects, take solace in that fact that you are not alone. Studies have shown that more than half of adults in the UK struggle with sleep and as many as 36% suffer wit...

Good news for anyone who loves an afternoon nap – taking a siesta is actually supposed to be good for you!

Developing a regular yoga practice not only helps with fitness and flexibility but can also have a huge impact on creating a calm mind before bedtime. The combination of deep breathing and movement creates a unique meditation that activates your parasympathetic nervous system ...

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...