25 sleep facts that may surprise you

25 sleep facts that may surprise you

Think you know all there is to know about sleep? Well, we’ve rounded up the most curious sleep facts that you may not be aware of. Falling asleep should take around 10-15 minutes. If you fall asleep in less time, you’re probably sleep-deprived Around 12% of people dream in black and white. Interestingly, before the…

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Sleep and your heart: What’s the connection?

Sleep and your heart

We all know that a healthy heart is vital for our wellbeing. But did you know that sleep and the health of your heart are closely connected?     While good sleep is important for energy levels, it also plays a vital role in the health of your heart. Your heart The heart is a…

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Foods to help you sleep

Foods to help you sleep

We’ve all heard the saying you are what you eat, but how does that apply to sleep? In this blog, we look at the best foods (and drinks) to have that will help you sleep well.     It’s no secret that sleep is vitally important for our overall health and wellbeing. Experts recommend we…

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How to set up your day for a good night’s sleep

How to set up your day for a good nights sleep

Wondering what you can do to get a good night’s sleep? Believe it or not, how you sleep at night depends a lot upon what you do in the day.     It might surprise you but a good night’s sleep starts the moment you wake up and is influenced by how you spend your…

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Why skimping on sleep is risking your health

skimping on sleep

Think that skimping on sleep is no big deal? Time to think again.     We’ve all done it – skimped on sleep. Whether it’s because we were burning the candle at both ends, pulling an all-nighter, or just partying too long into the night, nearly all of us have experienced the immediate effects of…

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How to improve your sleep

improve your sleep

  For many of us, the ideal night’s sleep happens less often than we’d like. But there are many things you can do to improve your sleep.   Why sleep is important We all know that sleep is vital for our health. Adequate sleep allows our body and mind to rest and recharge so we…

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Why sleep during times of stress is vital

sleep and stress

If you’re feeling stressed one of the best things you can do is to focus on getting more sleep. But how can you do this?   How sleep and stress are linked Did you know that sleep and stress are very closely linked? Stress (whether acute or chronic) can interfere with the quality and duration…

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The link between food and sleep

food and sleep

If you’re having trouble sleeping well, what you eat during the day and in the lead up to your bedtime may be to blame. Find out how food and sleep are linked.     What is the link between food and sleep? Just as there are some foods that give you energy and leave you…

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How sleep changes with the seasons

Sleep through the seasons

If you feel that your sleep changes with the seasons, you’re probably right! Find out how your sleep is affected by seasonal changes and how to get the best sleep you can. Why sleep changes with the seasons One of the influences on our sleep is our external environment, so it makes sense that our…

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Teenagers and sleep – what you need to know

Teenagers and sleep

If you have a teen, you might have noticed that their sleep patterns are much different to what they were when they were younger. Find out what you need to know about teenagers and sleep. How much sleep do teenagers need? Experts recommend that teenagers get between 8 – 10 hours each night, which is…

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