With the Christmas festivities coming to a close, many of us are turning our attention to our New Year Resolutions.
Whether it’s giving up something or choosing to eat better or get fitter, there’s no better resolution to make than promising ourselves a better night’s sleep.
Often overlooked as the reason for waking up with aches and pains, your pillow could be the reason for a disturbed and uncomfortable night’s sleep.
A pillow that has become lumpy, discoloured or is old will no longer provide proper support and can often be the cause of sleepless nights.
As important as your mattress, good quality and comfortable pillows can significantly reduce any neck, back or shoulder pain experienced when sleeping.
So, what is the best pillow if you’re waking up with a sore neck or back? Continue reading
When you’re waking up with aches and pains and your bed has become worn and lumpy, it’s usually a sign that it’s past its best and it’s time for a new one.
Buying a new bed is a long term investment. Considering the average lifespan of a mattress is around seven years, it’s worth spending as much as you can afford to get a good quality, comfortable bed.
Before you do, though, arm yourself with all the necessary information to make the right choice.
We’ve put together this handy guide on what to look for when buying a new bed.
According to the Mental Health Foundation, ‘74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope’.
Stress, if not managed properly, can seriously impact our health.
Low levels of stress are part of everyday life but the problem arises when we experience high levels of stress over a long period.
By now, most young people have returned to school and parents and teens alike are trying to get routines back in sync.
From reestablishing bedtime routines to getting everyone up on time for the morning school drop off, invariably not everything runs as smoothly as planned.
Too much screen time, worries and stress about going back to school and going to bed late all contribute to sleep-deprived teens.
So, how much sleep do teenagers need?
Rising late, going to bed late is one of the many joys of long summer holidays.
However, with many children starting back to school this week and next, parents up and down the country will be wondering how will they be able to get their kids up and ready for those early morning starts.
As we all know, trying to get children’s bedtime routines back on track is a challenge. But with a few simple changes, they’ll be back to their sleep routines in no time at all.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. According to the Mental Health Foundation, ‘74% of UK adults have felt so stressed at some point over the last year they felt overwhelmed or unable to cope’.
As scary as those statistics are, we also know that if stress isn’t managed properly it can seriously impact our health.
Low levels of stress are part of everyday life. The problem arises when we experience high levels of stress over a long period.
Serious symptoms such as depression, mood swings, sleep problems, anxiety, lack of concentration and apathy in everyday tasks are just some ways prolonged stress affects our lives.
So, what can you do about it?
Buying a new bed is a long-term investment and considering the average lifespan of a mattress is around 7 – 8 years, it’s worth spending as much as you can afford.
When choosing a new bed we recommend you arm yourself with all the necessary information beforehand.
We’ve put together the following tips, as recommended by the National Bed Federation, on what to look for when buying a new bed.
Common Signs of Stress
Stress can manifest itself in many different ways. Physically your heart might pound, you might feel breathless or a quickening of your breath, you might sweat or feel tense.
However, prolonged periods of stress can often lead to more serious symptoms, such as depression, mood swings, sleep problems, anxiety, lack of concentration or apathy in everyday tasks.
Whether it’s too many sugary treats, or too spooked to sleep, some children will find it difficult to nod off this Halloween night.
So, to help all those parents who might be struggling with their children’s sleep, we’ve put together our top tips to turn a potentially frightful night into a dream-filled delight.
