Night Sweats? Here's what you body is trying to tell you.

Night Sweats? Here's what you body is trying to tell you.

Waking up drenched in sweat, tangled in damp sheets, heart racing, it’s not just unpleasant, it’s your body trying to send you a message. Night sweats can be more than just a side effect of...
Dizziness and the Menopause

Dizziness and the Menopause

Feeling lightheaded is a surprisingly common symptom of the perimenopause and menopause Fluctuating hormone levels can trigger dizzy spells There can be numerous other causes so it’s worth ruling these out Diet, sleep &  exercise...
Boosting Brain Power at any Age

Boosting Brain Power at any Age

A strong memory depends on the health and vitality of your brain. Whether you’re a student studying for final exams, a working professional interested in doing all you can to stay mentally sharp, or a...
Woman wide awake club

Why Insomnia Affects More Women than Men

Peri & Menopause lead to significant shifts in a woman's life but one of the most serious issues could be sleep-related (don't be fooled this can start gradually in your 30's without your realising). Two-thirds...
Woman reading at bedtime

How the Use of iPads & E-Readers Impact Sleep

A recent study showed reading on an iPad/Phone before bed, compared to reading a printed book, suppressed melatonin release by over 20% and resulted in a 90 minute lag in evening rising melatonin for several...
Why You Should Stop Checking Your Phone In The Morning

Why You Should Stop Checking Your Phone In The Morning

What you should do instead... How many of us out there are guilty of reaching for our phones just moments after waking up? Checking email, scrolling through social media and seeing what the latest news...
How Sleep boosts the Immune System

How Sleep boosts the Immune System

How often have you felt ill before going to bed only to be reassured by the words, “You’ll feel so much better after a good night’s sleep?”
Coping with the effects of “Spring Forward” and “Fall Back”

Coping with the effects of “Spring Forward” and “Fall Back”

Every year, billions of us around the world observe the ritual of winding our clocks back in Autumn and forward in Spring. 
What is Good Sleep Quality?

What is Good Sleep Quality?

You might be getting enough hours, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting the most restful type of sleep. These strategies can help.