We have previously posted about the effects of aerobic exercise on people with sleep problems, and another study has just been released that again proves exercise aids sleep. A study conducted on middle aged women (a high risk group for insomnia) by respected sleep clinician and researcher Dr Phyllis Zee has... Read on ›
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More proof that exercise helps with sleep
September 22nd, 2010 | No Comments
Posted in Insomnia Advice, Insomnia Information, Science | Tagged: Insomnia Information, Science, Sleep News
Art, trifles and pseudo-science at the Serpentine Sleepover
August 4th, 2010 | 1 Comment
Last Friday night the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London was taken over for an all-night programme of sleep culture and science. Sleepio went along to check it out. As darkness fell, a mob descended on the big red tent with a simple aim: to explore what sleep – and the lack... Read on ›
Posted in Interesting..., Sleep in Culture | Tagged: art, insomnia, Insomnia Information, sleep, sleep art, Sleep News
Drink cherry juice to improve your sleep
July 16th, 2010 | No Comments
An interesting study has been published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, proving that a particular brand of ‘tart cherry juice’ can improve the sleep of older adults with insomnia. Based on anecdotal evidence that this drink worked well as a sleep aid and was often used by professional athletes, the... Read on ›
Posted in Interesting..., Science | Tagged: Insomnia Information, Science, Sleep News
When I die .. I want insomnia on my death certificate .. that’s the root of my problems
May 20th, 2010 | No Comments
Seems a bit extreme or so you might think, but this is the statement of a patient who took part in a study just published in the British Journal of General Practice. This in-depth research, conducted by researchers in Lincoln and Nottingham, reports in detail on the experiences of 30 patients with... Read on ›
Posted in Insomnia Information, Science | Tagged: GP, help, Insomnia Information, Science, sleep, treatment
Lack of sleep ‘linked to early death’
May 7th, 2010 | No Comments
The BBC reports that getting less than six hours sleep a night can lead to an early grave. People regularly having such little sleep were 12% more likely to die over a 25-year period than those who got an “ideal” six to eight hours. They also found an association between sleeping for... Read on ›
Posted in Insomnia Information, Science, Sleep News | Tagged: Insomnia Information, sleep, Sleep News
Tories losing sleep…whilst Labour sleep soundly?
May 5th, 2010 | 2 Comments
Despite the rough ride that Gordon Brown has had these past couple of weeks the Great British Sleep Survey, the largest survey of its kind, has shown that Labour supporters are sleeping more soundly than their Tory counterparts, beating them by a clear 6 points in the sleep stakes. Whether this reflects Labour’s... Read on ›
Posted in Great British Sleep Survey | Tagged: election, Insomnia Information, labour, sleep, tories
Clean Teeth, Health Sleep?
September 17th, 2009 | 1 Comment
Another interesting product on the market which aims to promote sleep, but this time in the form of toothpaste. “Toothpaste is an exceptional delivery system because the tissues in the mouth absorb ingredients into the body instantly. The natural ingredients do not need to be treated or coated to withstand the... Read on ›
Posted in Interesting..., Sleep News | Tagged: Insomnia Information, sleep, toothpaste
Featured Wikipedia Article – CRUSH
September 8th, 2009 | No Comments
Cognitive bias is a funny thing – once you’ve started thinking about something, you’ll increasingly be aware of it popping up in the most unusual of places and at increased frequency. With insomnia – this can be a bad thing, as many sufferers worry about not being able to get... Read on ›
Posted in Interesting..., Sleep in Culture | Tagged: crush, game, Insomnia Information, sleep
Anxiety and snoring cause insomnia
September 28th, 2008 | No Comments
Interesting article in The Times back in March talking about how stress in the office is a major cause of sleeplessness. Ironically, this is when the markets were doing well. It would apply even more in the current climate! http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article3584098.ece
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged: anxiety, feature, Insomnia Information, snoring, times
Metro feature
September 9th, 2008 | No Comments
Those of you who live and commute in London may have already seen this feature in the freesheet Metro last week. The main piece came from Helia Pheonix, relating her experiences with insomnia: I counted sheep. I drank milk and ate bananas. I tried warm baths. Like all kids, I dreaded... Read on ›
Posted in Insomnia Advice, Misconceptions | Tagged: feature, Insomnia Advice, Insomnia Information, metro, Misconceptions, newspaper
