Sleep Hub

How successful were you at sticking to a New Year’s Resolution last year, or the year before? Have you tried to lose weight, quit smoking, or get fitter in the past with limited success? Sleeping well is a shortcut to feeling happier, healthier and more resilient. A small change in your sleep habits could help you find more energy, focus, [...]

When I was very small I remember trying desperately to stay awake to get a glimpse of Father Christmas. I couldn’t wait to tell my two brothers that I’d seen the reindeer, and been invited for a spin in the sleigh. But no matter how hard I tried to see him, every Christmas morning I would wake up in [...]

We all feel lonely sometimes. It’s part of being human. We’re wired for social contact. Loneliness happens when there is a mismatch between the quality or quantity of our social connections, and the ones we’d like to have. Loneliness isn’t necessarily the same as being alone. Some solitude can be healthy. One person might feel lonely despite having lots of friends, [...]

The Christmas party season can be the perfect opportunity to get dressed up, pop open some prosecco, catch up with friends, eat copious mince pies, and let it loose on the dance floor… After a few lean years of socialising during the pandemic, it may feel especially hard to turn down a festive invitation, even when you’re tired. Strong [...]

Do you feel low in the winter months? Do you struggle to get motivated when it’s dark and cold outside? Do you rely on comfort food to make it through the day? After the October clock change, as the days get shorter and it gets colder outside, at least 1 in 5 adults experience a triad of symptoms [...]

Suffering from back pain and poor sleep? Here we address the FAQ: what is the best mattress for a bad back and provide insight on mattresses for bad backs in general.