Health Awareness
Sleep Health 2020
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The importance of dentists in sleep apnoea
One billion people are thought to suffer with sleep apnoea, yet many do not know they have it. Dentists could play an important role in the prevention, screening and treatment of sleep apnoea. There are thought to be over a billion people worldwide who suffer with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). A large percentage of these...
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Why mindfulness is the way to better sleep health
Lack of sleep is the number one trigger of stress for the majority of Brits – but mindfulness and meditation has been linked to improving the quality of sleep. In these information-heavy, technology-driven days, many of us live at a frantic pace. We’re always rushing somewhere, our phones are always on, and our brains are...
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Sleep is the unsung hero of mental health
Many of us struggle to get a good night’s sleep regularly, which is having a knock-on effect on the way we feel emotionally and psychologically. Sleep can affect our physical and mental health If you’ve ever gone without sleep or had too little sleep for a long period of time, then you will know what...
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June was living with undiagnosed sleep apnoea until she spoke to her GP
June Rymer, a retired NHS employee, is one of the patients Hope2Sleep supports. It took a weekend away for June to discover she was suffering from sleep apnoea. Snoring would cause June to stop breathing 15-30 times an hour. It took depression to set in until she finally took action… June was sharing a room...
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Common myths about sleep
One in three people in the UK suffer from sleeplessness.1 How can this be improved? A good start is to address common misunderstandings. A good night’s sleep is about more than feeling fresh, it is the bedrock of wellness. Good sleep is associated with better cardiac function2, blood sugar regulation3, lower obesity4 and it also...
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How to get a good night’s sleep
If there’s one thing you do this year, it should be making sure sleep is a priority. Good sleep habits will last a lifetime and it is one of the fundamental tools for maintaining good physical and mental health. We all sleep, but many of us don’t do it very well. A good night’s rest...
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Why your health needs quality sleep
It is estimated that one in three people have trouble sleeping. While lack of quality sleep is tied to many health ailments, it is important to remember that you can do a lot to help your sleep. First, simply plan enough time for sleep – it must be a priority. Next, look at the environment that...
