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How the clocks going back affects sleep
On Sunday 25th October 2026, the clocks went back by...
Screen time Trouble Sleeping Blog (1)

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Sleep inertia
Have you heard of ‘sleep inertia’? It’s that horrible groggy...
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Athletes, sports people and sleep
We all know exercise is a good a thing. For...
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What is sleepmaxxing?
At Trouble Sleeping, we will never complain about people being...
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Sleep patterns
A uniform approach to sleep just doesn’t work. We each...
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What is insomnia?
Insomnia is a sleep condition when you have trouble falling...
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What is CBT-I?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is an effective treatment...
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What to eat and drink to help sleep
To eat and drink…? Or not to eat or drink…before...
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Top sleep tips for getting a good night's sleep
If you feel you are sleeping poorly then it is...

Why is sleep important?

Why is sleep important? Because getting a good night’s sleep has been linked to many, many health benefits. In comparison, sleep deprivation has also been

Brown noise and sleep

You may have heard of ‘white noise’, particularly popular with helping babies sleep, but have you heard of brown noise? In this blog, Dr Lindsay

Sleep during pregnancy

Getting enough sleep during pregnancy can be difficult for a number of reasons, not just due to the difficulty of finding a comfortable position. In

Sleep and shift work

Do you do shift work or support employees who do so for your company or organisation? Sleep is vitally important for good health, as well

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?

How alcohol affects sleep

Did you know that alcohol affects sleep? Whilst, alcohol is a sedative and can make it easier to fall asleep, the quality of your sleep

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

Top sleep tips for getting a good night’s sleep

If you feel you are sleeping poorly then it is best to tackle this as soon as possible. Some small adjustments can make a big

Sleep and mood in the winter

Winter’s long dark nights and short cold days can affect your daytime mood and energy levels, as well as your sleep. During the long dark

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