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REM (rapid eye movement) sleep is one of the most important of the stages of sleep. If this sleep stage is disturbed, even for one night, it can throw the body’s whole circadian rhythm off-kilter, causing grogginess and an inability to concentrate.

Studies have proved that practising mindful meditation not only helps to fight insomnia but actually improves the quality of your 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?

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?

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?

When it comes to fitness training, enhancing performance, or losing weight, most people know that having a good diet and exercise regime is key to supporting the body through recovery. However, studies have shown that the most important factor in maintaining and improving heal...

We all know it’s possible to rack up a credit card debt, but did you know that you can also fall into debt with your sleep?

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? 

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 worldwi...

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.