Now that summer has arrived in the UK, it can get pretty hot (well, by British standards). Summer here can also bring heatwaves where the temperature can really high for a short period. Sleep is critical for our health, both physical and mental. The high temperatures of heatwaves can often impact our ability to get…
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Blog: Sleep Time
Hello Happy Friday! I hope everyone is well. You might notice most days of the year are the official day for something or an awareness day. Some of these I personally take more notice of than others (gotta love 19 September for talk like a pirate day!). Anyway, today, 18 March is both world sleep…
Sleep at 10pm linked to lower risk of heart disease, study finds
Early or late bedtimes may result in individuals missing cues that help reset body clock each day. This article from The Guardian is a very interesting read: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/nov/09/sleep-at-10pm-linked-to-lower-risk-of-heart-disease-study-finds
Recovering From A Bad Night’s Sleep Takes Longer Than You Think
This article from Huff Post explains why we feel groggy after a bad night’s sleep: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/bad-night-sleep-recovery-time_uk_613f162fe4b0640100a71a1f
How To Perk Yourself Up If You’re In An Afternoon Slump At Work
We’ve all been there, haven’t we?! This article from Huff Post gives some suggestions as to how to overcome it: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/perk-up-afternoon-slump-at-work-productivity_l_6138cbdde4b0eab0ada0520b
Keep it short and before 3pm: what the sleep scientists say about naps
Do you nap during the day. If you do, have a read of the following article from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/aug/27/keep-it-short-and-before-3pm-what-the-sleep-scientists-say-about-naps
Get Active Blog… Ok, I’ll stop now!
Over the last six days, I’ve run three times. I’ve really been struggling on all three runs, feeling low on energy whilst running. So after another struggled run last night I decided to do as I am being told… stop, for a few days. I am being told my body to take a break, so…
Midweek: Blog and Round Up – 17/03/2021
Hello Everyone Happy Wednesday – I hope you are having a good week. We are at the half way point, the weekend is getting closer. Although I really do love my weekends, I also try to live in the week too. It can be a little harder with all the complexities of life, work, commitments…
Fix your sleeping position
We often say we want to sleep better, or for longer. Its good for all aspects of your health. One thing to think about is the position in which we sleep too. I have been forced to try sleeping in alternative positions over the last few weeks due to a shoulder injury. I would normally…
Avoid these energy drainers
Let’s face it: we all get more fatigued as we get older. It’s part of the aging process: we lose mitochondria (energy-producing engines in the cells) and we produce less adenosine triphosphate (ATP) — the molecule that delivers energy to cells throughout our body. Other causes of fatigue, such as medication side effects or chronic…
Better Days Wellbeing 