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Updated: Friday 23 July 2021

The CBT formula for good sleep

These cognitive behavioural therapy techniques retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night. Brendan Street explains the basic formula.

Updated: Wednesday 17 March 2021

Why good quality sleep is important and to how to get more of it

We all know sleep is vital for our physical and mental health. While duration is key, with the sweet spot being around 7 to 8 hours, sleep quality is often overlooked. This World Sleep Day, Justin Jones, Head of Physiology at Nuffield Health, explains how poor-quality sleep can affect us, and what you can do to improve your sleep.

Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021

How poor sleep could be ruining your health

Getting a good night's sleep isn't just about having energy for the day ahead, it has real effects on your health. Physiologist Jade Wells explains.

Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021

Top tips to create the best sleeping environment

Taking these simple steps to improve your sleeping environment could rid you of restless nights.

Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021

Practical tips for a good night's sleep

Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Physiologist Jade Wells provides her tips for having a good night of restorative sleep.

Updated: Wednesday 24 February 2021

The importance of sleep for young people's mental health

Getting a good night's sleep is vital for good mental health, so put your phone away and discover how you can get the best night's sleep possible.

Updated: Wednesday 5 August 2020

Seven tips to sort your kid's sleep

Do you get a warm glow at the sight of your sleeping child? Or do you feel frustrated or anxious due to struggles with their sleep routine? Brendan Street, Professional Head of Emotional Wellbeing at Nuffield Health and Ekta Mansukhani, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, share their seven tips for mastering this common challenge.

Updated: Tuesday 9 June 2020

Maintaining healthy sleep during COVID-19

Good quality sleep is important for both our physical and emotional health. However, COVID-19 is impacting our ability to obtain quality sleep in a number of ways. Brendan Street, Head of Emotional Wellbeing, provides his top tips for improving your sleep quality.

Updated: Monday 20 January 2020

What is sleep paralysis?

If you’ve felt like you couldn’t move during a dream, you may have experienced sleep paralysis. Aidan Innes, Health and Wellbeing Physiologist, explains sleep paralysis and its causes, and offers some tips to help you get a good night's sleep.

Updated: Wednesday 27 November 2019

6 signs sleep apnoea is ruining your day

It’s estimated sleep apnoea goes undiagnosed in as many as 5% of adults in the UK. The difficulty of course, is it only happens while you sleep. Here are six signs to wake up to.