Since mid-March, the UK has been in a state of lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. But, while the order to stay indoors for most of the day protects us from the virus, it's impacting our health in other ways — for example, you might be struggling with...
In the current pandemic, we're all hearing about germs on a daily basis. And, while it's COVID-19 that is making the headlines, that doesn't mean that the rest of the microbial family are taking a holiday. There are plenty of other nasty organisms out there looking to cause trouble,...
Over the last few weeks, it's fair to say that more than a few of us might have lay awake with anxiety over a certain virus that is making life quite difficult at the moment. And, with many people being told to stay and work at home while...
While we might be looking forward to the lighter nights and warmer weather after the clocks go forward on the 29th March, the thought of an hour less in bed is certainly a disappointing one. But, if you're worried the shorter sleep time leaves you feeling groggy and...
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...
