Today marks World Menopause Day held each year on the 18th October to raise awareness of midlife women’s health.
One of the many symptoms that women experience during the menopause is sleeplessness. For many, sleepless nights can be brought on by a number of different factors from restless legs to night sweats, depression to stress.
We’ve consulted the experts and put together our six top tips to help women deal with insomnia during the menopause.
The arrival of a new baby heralds great joy for families. Those first few days when you can’t get enough of your new bundle of joy is so precious.
Unfortunately though, for many new parents, the first few weeks with a new baby can also be stressful as you try and establish a sleep routine.
Sleep is vital for our physical, mental and emotional well-being: being sleep deprived can affect concentration and memory.
When children don’t get enough sleep their behaviour and mood can be affected; it can also impact on their ability to learn.
Children need different amounts of sleep – the younger the child, the more sleep they need.
With many kids back to school this week and next, now is a good time to get bedtime routines back on track.
Getting the right amount of sleep helps us deal with the day ahead. Too little and we’re just not functioning at our best.
Of course, getting a good night’s sleep requires us to follow good lifestyle habits and to eliminate the factors that are causing disturbed sleep.
Avoiding foods and drinks that hinder sleep and adding some exercise into our daily routines all helps to aid more restful sleep. Eating certain foods may also help us sleep better.
We’re often asked by our customers what size of bed is best. And the answer is always the same: when it comes to beds, a bigger bed is better.
So, why is a bigger bed better?
With the Olympics now underway there’ll be a fair share of sleepless nights as we catch up on all the action.
While we certainly don’t advocate staying up late every night to watch your favourite athlete, the Olympics might just be that little bit of inspiration you need to help you start that exercise routine.
We know that exercise has many benefits; sleeping better is definitely one of them.
But don’t worry, you don’t have to be an Olympian to feel the benefits of a good night’s sleep!
When our children have sleep issues it can be exhausting, affecting the whole family.
If they don’t get enough sleep, their behaviour and mood can be affected. They may become hyperactive at night leading to drowsiness during the day. Sleep affects children’s ability to learn and function, and helps their bodies fight off illness.
Ultimately, sleep helps children to rest and restore their emotional wellbeing.
So, how much sleep do children need?
Have you ever wondered what your sleep position says about you? It may come as a surprise, but sleep researchers have been studying sleep positions for years and have found a correlation between sleep position and personality.
Monday 16th May marks the beginning of Mental Health Week.
According to the Mental Health Foundation: ‘Poor sleep is linked to physical problems such as a weakened immune system and mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.’
We spend a third of our life in bed, so why compromise on the cost of a good night’s sleep?
Not all stress is bad, right?
You know the drill. It’s Sunday evening, you’re lying in bed just about to nod off when, pop!, you’ve just joined the wide awake club.
Whether it’s work, family, financial or health worries, all these stressful thoughts can make it difficult to fall asleep, and even stay asleep!
If stress is really that bad for our sleep, what can we do to make it better?
