Sleep Health Articles

My learning curve...My learning curve...Before I studied sleep, my typical pre-exam preparation included re-writing my revision timetable 16 times (with progressively less ambitious productivity targets), eating a lot of chocolate biscuits, drinking a lot of coffee, and staying up late in a mad panic as I read and re-read the same material.. over, and over, [...]

The Christmas party season can be the perfect opportunity to get dressed up, pop open some prosecco, catch up with friends, eat copious mince pies, and let it loose on the dance floor… After a few lean years of socialising during the pandemic, it may feel especially hard to turn down a festive invitation, even when you’re tired. Strong [...]

You wake up, but you can’t move. A high-pitched white noise is ringing in your ears and you’re finding it difficult to breathe. You try to sit up, but something evil is holding you down. And it won’t let go. The description above sounds like a scene from a horror movie. But it isn’t. Instead, it explains a typical episode of [...]

Looking to boost your dating profile? Bensons’ sleep expert Dr Sophie Bostock explains why getting enough sleep will help you do just that.Why beauty sleep is a real thing The effects of bad night’s sleep are more visible than we think. Studies show that we rate strangers as less physically attractive and less appealing to socialise with when they’ve had [...]

Being pregnant can be wonderful for some expectant mothers. Others struggle to get the sleep they need to function properly during the day. If that's you, heed these tips.

Can’t get out of bed in the morning? We’ve all been there, which is why we've come up with 8 top tips to help.