Article provided by Rachael Matthews Britain is caught up in a sleep deprivation epidemic – and it could be damaging our productivity. According to a 2018 book called The Business of Sleep, “Never before have significant percentages of working adults been so sleep deprived.” Up to 16% of UK adults get fewer than six hours …
Sleep is becoming an increasingly elusive beast. Research shows that nearly half of the UK population struggles to fall asleep at least once a month, with 36 per cent experiencing that very specific frustration at least once a week. If you’re one of them, may we suggest the “cognitive shuffle”? While it might sound like …
I don’t normally have issues falling asleep, only occasionally my thoughts take over and stop me from falling asleep quickly. Sometimes, after a more eventful and stressful day, the struggle to fall asleep is more real, but what really messes up my sleep is waking up throughout the night several times. Luckily, this doesn’t happen …
When was the last time you had a deep and restful night’s sleep? I’m talking 8 hours, whereas soon as your head hits the pillow, you fall into a deep, calm, and blissful sleep… To wake up 8 hours later, feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to leap out of bed? Well, the chances are if …
Earthing, also known as grounding, refers to coming into contact with the surface of the earth. Did you know that the earth’s surface is made up of a blanket of electrons? These are some of the most potent sources of antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. From this fact stemmed the practice of allowing children and even adults …
British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, famously survived on just four hours of sleep a night, Donald Trump proclaims the same and if you’ve ever read a Business Insider “Day In The Life” you’ll know that to be a Fortune 500 business leader, ergo a successful (that’s not to say likeable) person, you must wake up …
Sleep is the foundation for everything. When you’re well-rested, your body functions normally, your relationships improve, and you excel at work. If you get this right, then everything else will fall into place. People who sleep well are more likely to eat better, exercise more, and live longer. So what can you do if you’re …
by George Gitogo For most people, nothing is as gratifying as getting in between the sheets and getting some quality shut-eye. But for others, the idea of falling asleep is terrifying. An example of sleep anxiety, also known as sleep dread or fear of sleep (somniphobia), is when one fears to fall asleep due to …
Weighted blankets have become a bedroom staple for those who struggle to fall or stay asleep. According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 42% of people with sleep issues can benefit from a weighted blanket. A natural alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids, weighted blankets help ease anxiety by applying deep …
by Charles Wood If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning in the early hours of the morning for no apparent reason, then you’ll completely understand the frustration this brings, especially if it happens regularly. You’re also not alone — in fact, one-third of Britons now sleep for just five to six hours per night, …