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Can you catch up on sleep?

If you are struggling to get the recommended 7-9 hours sleep, can’t you just catch up on sleep at the weekend or on holiday? In

Circadian rhythm

Have you heard the term ‘circadian rhythm’ but you’re not quite sure what it means? In this blog, Dr Lindsay Browning answers some frequently asked

Sleeping and boosting creativity

Is there a connection between sleeping and creativity? What does the research say? Can sleep actually help you to be more creative? Do creative people

How to avoid a bad night’s sleep

Having one bad night’s sleep can ruin your day, but having consecutive nights of bad sleep or continued sleeplessness, trouble falling asleep or chronic insomnia

Lack of rest – the issues and impact

Sleep is so important – allowing the body to rest, reset and, even, regenerate are just some of the benefits. Conversely, a lack of rest

Sleep patterns

A uniform approach to sleep just doesn’t work. We each have our own chronotype and this means that whilst some people may suit the 9-5

Getting a good night’s sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep is so important, however, it is not always as easy as it sounds. As a chartered psychologist, neuroscientist and sleep

Understanding our circadian rhythm

Our circadian rhythm is our internal clock, and understanding it can help ensure a better night’s sleep. Learn more about what our circadian rhythm is,

What is a microsleep?

Have you heard of the term ‘micro sleep’? You may have heard of it, but you aren’t sure exactly what it means or what you

How does sleep and our circadian rhythm affect physical and mental health?

How much attention do you pay to your circadian rhythm? Do you ensure that you are in sync so that you can sleep well regularly?

Stages of sleep

There are 4 different stages of sleep. The length of these stages varies and the ‘role’ they have is also different. However, they are all

What is sleep drive?

Do you know what ‘sleep drive’ is? Put simply it is how sleepy or not you are feeling. A high sleep drive means you feel