It’s no secret that getting a good night’s sleep is important for your health and wellbeing, but could it also give your wallet a little bit of a boost, too? Research published by Matthew Gibson and Jeffrey Shrader in The Review of Economics and Statistics found that American participants...
If you often struggle to get a good night's sleep, you might have tried everything from sleep trackers to sophisticated alarm clocks. But, the secret to a restful night could be far simpler — a humble hot drink might well be the ultimate sleep-aid. So, pop...
One in four children in the UK don’t get enough sleep, according to a recent report. The statistic comes from the World Health Organization's (WHO) Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) 2020 report, which is conducted every four years to find out about the lives of young people. To...
As technology starts to dominate every aspect of our lives, many people have turned to sleep trackers to monitor their quality of sleep each night. If you've made it your new year's resolution to sleep better, you might have invested in a sleep tracker yourself. But what exactly...
We've all heard that cheese before bed gives you nightmares, alcohol can help you get a better night's rest, and that we need eight hours of sleep each night, but is this true? In some cases, these claims are little more than old wives' tales and by following...
As the 25th December draws nearer, your calendar is no doubt full of party plans, shopping trips and cosy family nights. But, with so much going on, it's easy to let your sleep health take a backseat, which can make you feel tired and groggy and make it...
The festive season is finally here! If there's one thing everyone loves about this time of year it’s the food, and a mulled wine and a mince pie or two is sure to get you in the mood to celebrate. However, what you eat (and how much) can...
Smartphones are a big part of our lives. We use them to watch videos, catch up with friends, and play games. But, with 37% of adults admitting to checking their smartphone five minutes before going to bed (Ofcom), it's clear we can sometimes find it difficult to pull ourselves...
If you've spent any time outside at all in the past few weeks, you've probably thought "wow, it's getting pretty cold" — and you're not alone! We're now into the season where winter jumpers and boots emerge from hibernation and the heating is pretty much always on full...
You've probably noticed by now, but it's getting pretty dark and depressing in the mornings as we head deeper into October. With the glorious, light-filled daybreaks of summer a distant memory, it's becoming very easy to start feeling unmotivated when you need to wake up and get to...
