Sleep Disorders

If you struggle to switch off at night, don’t worry – you are not alone. A survey of our nation’s sleep habits found that only 38% of us can be classified as ‘good sleepers’ and a whopping 30% of us are severely sleep deprived.1 Aside from giving us the energy we need to tackle the day, sleeping well is essential for good health. Hitting the hay and getting regular high-quality...

There’s one weight-loss tool that we all have free access to, every 24 hours. Find out how sleep can affect your weight and health. The link between sleep and weight Most people think that calories are the be all and end all of weight loss....

Believed to affect  third of Brits at some point1, insomnia makes it difficult for sufferers to fall or stay asleep. Read on to find out more about this common sleep disorder. What is insomnia? People with insomnia struggle to fall asleep or stay sleeping for...

What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea, or sleep apnoea, is a sleep disorder that causes frequent interruptions in a person’s breathing as they sleep. Your breathing will stop and start again while your asleep1. There are different types of sleep apnoea. Obstructive sleep apnoea, OSA,...

Sleep deprivation is not getting enough sleep to feel awake and rested. Although most of us have suffered from the odd sleepless night, lack of sleep over weeks or months can have a negative effect on our overall health. Read on to learn about the...

Struggling to sleep but not sure why? Check the below list of common sleeping disorders to help discover what could affect your ability to get good quality sleep. 1. Bedwetting More common in children under the age of 4, bedwetting typically happens less and less...

There’s nothing better than waking up from a wonderful, deep sleep. When you’ve slept well, you feel revived and ready to face the day. But getting that highly sought after deep sleep isn’t always as easy as it seems. Worry not, we’ve got some clever...

When you finally lay your head on your pillow and you just can’t fall into a peaceful sleep, you start to question what’s stopping you from drifting off. Lack of sleep can be very frustrating and exhausting. Don’t worry, there’s plenty of things you can...

If you’re having trouble nodding off, you’re not alone – around a third of Brits experience insomnia at some point throughout their life1. The good news is you can treat insomnia. The even-better news is you could beat it by tonight. What is insomnia? Insomnia...

How are you feeling? Tired? You’re not alone – research by the Mental Health Foundation found one third of Brits experience insomnia. Apart from making you feel tired all day, evidence shows insomnia is linked to diabetes, coronary heart disease, depression, anxiety, lowered immunity and...