Tag: sleep
What your work-related dreams really say about you
With the average person spending about 50% of their waking hours at work on a typical work day - around 90,000 hours over a lifetime - it’s no surprise that work often sneaks its way into our dreams, whether we like it or not. But which work-related dreams are the most common, and what do they actually mean? Intrigued, experts at online…
TikTok users lose SIX DAYS of sleep every year.
It’s estimated that, on average, we spend six hours and 35 minutes on our phones. But that time impacts sleep. One study found that between six to eight hours of screen time per day reduces time spent asleep by 23 minutes. Happy Beds crunched the numbers and found this equates to a staggering 15 hours of sleep lost per…
Poor sleep costing UK £40 billion annually, claims UCL study
University College London has revealed shocking statistics detailing the economic impact poor sleep is having on businesses across the UK. According to the report, led by Dr Gillian Weston, productivity losses are estimated at over £40 billion annually – a staggering amount in an already challenging economic climate. With nearly half of the UK…
World Sleep Day: 10 tips for a better night’s rest
A top sleep expert has given 10 top tips on how to curate your bedroom space for the perfect night of slumber – including banishing the floordrobe, putting bed socks on and keeping anything work-related away from the bed. Ahead of World Sleep Day (Friday 17th March), expert Hannah Shore has also revealed that watching…
Top 50 things Brits do to get through Gloomy Winter
Brits will turn to movies, family time and comfort food to get them through a gloomy winter, according to research. A study of 2,000 adults found 57 per cent actively look for pick-me-ups when the days get darker and the weather gets colder to boost their mood and keep them buoyant. Those polled will also…
Top 5 Exercises to Help You Sleep Much Better
Those who sleep for five hours or less have a 30% greater chance of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer, according to a recent study by PLoS Medicine. While many Brits struggle to sleep, the cost-of-living crisis is also seeming to make our sleeping habits worse. A recent study by Sun…
ShinyShiny snippets: Apple announces 10th Generation iPad
Apple's 10th generation iPad (2022) is finally official. Cupertino made the announcement earlier today, highlighting the new tablet's "all-new" design and "vibrant" (eye-searingly bright) colours. The big news, however, is that its Liquid Retina display is up from 10.2- to 10.9-inches. That's the same size display as the current Apple iPad Air (5th Generation). The iPad (10th…
Experts reveal when you should go to sleep
With summer in full swing, there’s nothing more enjoyable than making the most of the hot weather and light evenings. So, now is the best time to sort your sleep routine out and ensure you’re getting enough shut-eye to prepare you for the activities you want to participate in during the day. We talk to…
Secrets to a good night’s sleep revealed
With new research finding that the average UK adult spends just six hours of the day asleep, experts are warning that millions of Brits are at risk of potentially serious health conditions including obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The research conducted by healthcare provider Benenden Health, also found that more than two-thirds of the nation…
6 expert tips to help you sleep when clocks go forward
It’s that time of year again. On March 27th, we’ll all turn the clocks forward one hour and welcome the longer and brighter days of summer. However, the clock change means a sudden shift in the daylight exposure, something which is essential for our internal body clock to maintain a 24-hour rhythm. To help maintain…
