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How the clocks going forward can affect your sleep

It’s common to feel out of sorts for a few days when the clocks go forward in March, but just how much of an impact can this can have on our sleeping pattern and energy levels? When the clocks go back in Autumn, getting an extra hour in bed might make us feel refreshed. But in March we rise an hour earlier, and many people find that they struggle to adjust to a new wake up time.

Some...

Quality sleep is important to health

The Average Brit Survives On Just Six Hours Sleep a Night

A new report suggests Brits are managing just six hours of sleep each night – that’s an annual sleep deficit of 30 days.

So, it’s no surprise that as many as 90 percent of those surveyed complain they feel permanently tired.

Brits aged 45-59-years old experience the most unsettled sleeps – four a week, according to the study by Lingo , a biosensor and app...

Sleep deprivation is far more common than you may think

Sleep expert reveals how craving a takeaway might be a sign you're not getting enough sleep

Sleep deprivation is far more common than you may think with a consistent lack of sleep quickly becoming a threat to our mental and physical health if not addressed. Sleep experts at Bed Kingdom reveal the signs that you may be suffering from sleep deprivation and the ways you can combat it.

What are the signs that I’m sleep deprived?

1. Craving a takeaway

If you're...

Five brain foods to keep you energised after struggling to catch some Zs

Experts reveal the best brain foods to eat after a night of little sleep

After a night of little sleep, an energy boost is essential - whether to power through work, complete a successful gym session, or even get through a list of important errands. However, drinking too much coffee to stay alert can often result in feeling jittery, but you may think it is your only option.

Fortunately, experts at BedKingdom have highlighted five brain foods to keep you...

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7 Budget-Friendly Hacks to Make a Small Room Feel Cosy

Your bedroom should be the most comfortable room in your house, but tight budgets and size constraints can be a challenge.

What with winter and the cost-of-living crisis , getting the most out of your space and making it feel like a cosy escape has never been more important, which is why many homeowners are having to get creative with their interior design choices to make their...

Brits over 50 should get at least seven hours of sleep a night

How To Get Seven Solid Hours Per Night

Brits over 50 should get at least seven hours of sleep a night to reduce the risk of developing chronic health problems like cancer, diabetes and arthritis, according to the findings of a new study.

The PLoS Medicine study*, led by University College London (UCL) researchers, found people who got less than five hours of sleep a night from 50 years old had more chance of developing...

Women going through menopause lose an average of more than five and a half weeks of sleep per year

Study finds Menopausal women lose out on five weeks of sleep per year

Women going through menopause lose an average of more than five and a half weeks of sleep per year, according to new national research revealed today.

The study, conducted by sleep experts at Silentnight , was commissioned to lay bare the true impact that the menopause is having on sleep. It found that nearly two thirds of women (64%) going through menopause suffer from disrupted...

Sleep affects our mental wellbeing

How Mental Health Can Affect Your Sleep

To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (9th – 15th May), the UK’s most trusted sleep brand, Silentnight , shares its sleeping tips to improve a range of mental health issues including loneliness.

The Mental Health Foundation announced that the theme for this year is loneliness. Loneliness affects many Brits throughout the year and is known to be a key driver of poor mental...

Heres how some of the world's most inspirational women wind down

Sleep for success: How the worlds most inspirational women prepare to hit the hay

Ever wondered how some of the world's most inspirational women wind down after a long day at work?

British bedding company, Soak & Sleep , has compiled the evening routines of 17 of the worlds most influential women.

From Her Majesty the Queen and Kamala Harris to Rhianna and Munroe Burgdorf...

Whilst we might not be able to relate to the long lists of...

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This is why bad sleep makes your skin look terrible (and what you can do about it)

How did you sleep last night? If the answer is ‘badly’, you’re not alone.

According to research from The Sleep Council , 74% of people in Britain sleep less than the recommended seven hours per night, while 30% sleep badly most nights. And at times like this, these figures are likely to be much higher.

The same study found that the lifestyle aspects most affected by a lack...

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