Health Awareness
Sleep Health Q1 2023
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Steps to take if you think you might have obstructive sleep apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is caused by excessive narrowing of the throat during sleep. Anything that narrows the throat such as enlarged tonsils, or a set-back lower jaw, makes it easy for the throat to close and block the airway. Do you snore loudly and fall asleep during waking hours? Does your spouse or partner’s...
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Science-based supplement helps perimenopausal women get better sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is often an all too elusive prospect for perimenopausal women. But now, a ground-breaking supplement offers a possible solution. For many women going through perimenopause and menopause, uncomfortable symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats are often to blame when it comes to disrupted sleep. But fluctuating hormones are...
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Don’t ignore the snore: how sleep apnoea can harm your mind and body
Snoring itself causes unrestful sleep for the snorer but is also responsible for bed partners to suffer from sleep disruption. However, it could have a serious underlying cause. People go to great lengths to stop the snoring, even though the snorers themselves aren’t always affected by it. Many relationships break down, and it’s common to...
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Chronic insomnia’s heavy toll on individuals and society
A good night’s sleep is key to optimal functioning throughout the day. But what are the consequences of persistent trouble sleeping to individuals — and society as a whole? Sleep is an essential pillar for good physical and mental health to ensure optimal functioning throughout the day.1 While some of us may occasionally experience disturbed...
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The four secrets of good sleep, every night
We increasingly recognise that sleep is essential for both our physical and mental health, but almost one in five people in the UK are not getting enough sleep. The American Heart Association recently released ‘Life’s Essential 8’ which lists getting healthy sleep as one of the three key health behaviours which can improve cardiovascular health....
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Why sleep disorders can be debilitating — and hard to treat
Sleep disorders are complex conditions occurring in a wide range of forms and affecting individuals of all ages in different ways. Experts highlight how sleep disorders are not simply an issue of not getting enough shut-eye. Pharmaceutical Physician, Dr Andy Jones explains: “There are so many sleep disorders — around 60. This underlines the need...
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Serious symptoms of narcolepsy and its effects on quality of life
The public perception is that we are always sleeping, but the reality of living with narcolepsy is like living in a permanent state of sleep deprivation. Think back to the last time you pulled an all-nighter. Recall how rough you felt the next day. Imagine that this was your life, that even after what appeared...
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How much does your sleeping pattern impact your mental health?
There’s a close relationship between sleep and mental health. Living with a mental health problem can affect how well you sleep, and poor sleep can have a negative impact on your mental health. Everyone needs sleep, but many of us have problems with it. While having difficulties with sleep is not a mental health problem...
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How to find the best mattress for your body and sleep needs
Research found seven out of ten people were sleeping on the wrong mattress, seeking expert advice on what the best mattress is for your body will be invaluable to enhancing your quality of life. “A ‘bad night’s sleep’ can often start with an unsupportive mattress,” explains Hannah Shore, Silentnight’s Sleep Expert, who explores how mattresses...
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Sleep is now on the health agenda: what can you do at home for better sleep?
Better sleep is now on the agenda for a healthier, more productive nation; and with 40% of the population suffering from sleep problems, it’s time to take a closer look at our homes and make changes. Quality sleep is vital for health and wellbeing. However, over a third of Brits suffer from sleep problems. Earlier...
