Posts Tagged ‘good night sleep’
The link between 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…
Read MoreHow sleep changes with 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…
Read MoreChoosing the right mattress
The right mattress can be the difference between an average night’s sleep and a great night’s sleep. But how do you know which one to choose? With literally hundreds of mattresses on the market, it can be hard to know which one is going to suit your needs. And while testing it in a…
Read MoreWhy you should re-think your ‘all-nighter’
Are you one of those people who pull all-nighters when life gets busy? If so, you need to read this! Whether it’s to study for an exam, meet a deadline or to keep partying, most of us have pulled all-nighters in our lifetime. However, research shows that perhaps they’re not as harmless as we…
Read MoreWhat is restless leg syndrome?
If you’ve ever experienced a powerful urge to move your legs at night, you may have restless leg syndrome What is restless leg syndrome? Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease. It’s a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs and typically happens in the evening or…
Read MoreWhat is a circadian rhythm?
You may know circadian rhythms have something to do with sleep. But what are they, how do they impact sleep, and how can you reset yours? What is a circadian rhythm? Just like you have a daily routine, your body has one too. It’s called a circadian rhythm and it’s a 24-hour internal…
Read MoreWhat’s the best bedtime routine?
One of the secrets to getting a good night’s sleep is a solid bedtime routine. Here are our top tips to ensure your bedtime routine is one that will help put you to sleep. We all know the importance of a bedtime routine when it comes to babies and children. However, structured routine around…
Read MoreAll you’ve wanted to know about sleep talking
Have you ever talked in your sleep or heard someone else sleep talk? Here’s what you want to know. What is sleep talking? Sleep talking (also known as somniloquy) is an abnormal behaviour that occurs during sleep. Sleep talking happens when you talk while you’re sleeping, without being aware of it. While it’s common…
Read MoreSleep and mental health
We all know how vital sleep is to our physical wellbeing, but how are sleep and mental health related? The quality and quantity of sleep we get each night can affect how we feel during the day. Get a good sleep and we wake up feeling refreshed, and ready to greet the day. But wake…
Read MoreSleep and caffeine: How much is too much?
Most of us love a cup or two (or maybe more) of coffee each day, but can the caffeine in your cuppa be interfering with your sleep? What is caffeine? Caffeine is a natural substance found in coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa beans. Caffeine has a stimulating effect on the brain by increasing alertness…
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