For many of us waking up when it’s light and going to bed when it is dark is a familiar sleeping pattern. Indeed, lots of us have invested in blackout blinds for this very reason to prevent light streaming into our bedrooms when the summer months come along.
But did you know that many other types of light could be robbing of us of our beauty sleep?
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With the news that schools are reopening, unsurprisingly, parents up and down the country are wondering how they are going to get their teens’ sleep routines back in check.
From going to bed late to sleeping in all morning, teenagers sleep schedules have been knocked out of line this past few months. It’s thought the average time that young people sleep is about 7 hours a night, well below what they should be.
So, how much sleep do teens need?
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It’s often assumed that as we age, we need less sleep. The reality is that the quality of our sleep and our sleep patterns change as we get older; from needing to go to bed earlier and waking during the night to dozing during the day. There are changes, however, that are not the norm.
Insomnia, prolonged problems with sleeplessness and feeling tired all the time should be issues of concern. Lack of sleep can lead to long term health problems such as diabetes, weight gain, mental health issues and cardiovascular disease.
So how can older people get a better night’s sleep?
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For anyone thinking about purchasing an adjustable bed, there are lots of models in the market nowadays. Electric beds have come a long way from the old-style hospital bed.
Knowing what to look for when buying an electric adjustable bed is an important consideration. You need to consider the type, designs available and the size of the bed you’ll need – also, the cost and your budget, and whether you need a special mattress or adaptations.
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Although snoring is a common complaint, it can be particularly disruptive to you or your partner’s sleep. It’s widely believed that half the population snore at some time in their life, with more men in Ireland snoring than women.
Although snoring can be caused by sleep apnoea, it’s usually because of lifestyle factors such as being overweight, smoking, drinking too much alcohol or sleeping on your back.
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If the current Coronovirus situation is playing havoc with your sleep routine, then you’re not alone.
People all over the world are reporting that they can’t get to sleep or are waking up during the night unable to go back to sleep.
Sleepless nights make us more irritable and anxious, and prolonged lack of sleep can contribute to a low immune system and depression.
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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.
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?
As we get ready to ring in 2019, for many of us our thoughts are turning to setting New Year resolutions.
Whether it’s starting to lead a healthier lifestyle or committing to take on a new challenge, for many of us our new year resolutions can only mean one thing – sleeping better!
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.
