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Avoid the all-nighters – sleep is your best revision tool.
Sleep is a universal human experience, yet it remains one of life’s greatest mysteries. On average, we spend around twenty-six years asleep – roughly one third of a typical lifespan – and paradoxically another seven years simply trying to fall asleep. Despite this substantial investment of time, many of us underestimate just how vital sleep is for our physical health, mental wellbeing and overall quality of life.
How much sleep do we need?
Effects of lack of sleep on the body
You’ve heard it all before: Don’t watch TV or scroll through social media in bed. Don’t drink energy drinks too close to bedtime. Don’t nap… and yet you’re doing all this but you still can’t sleep!
A short snatch of sleep in the day can kick-start the brain and boost alertness. But how much is too much?
By Jenny Tucker
Sleep training is no longer just for newborns.
By Jocelyn Gecker
Over 49K TikTok videos share ‘sleep hacks, ’ but how accurate are they?
We’ve all had those nights, tossing, turning, staring at the ceiling while the hours creep by. A bad night’s sleep leaves us feeling sluggish, irritable, and emotionally drained. But what if poor sleep isn’t just an occasional inconvenience? What if it’s quietly chipping away at your mental health?
By Dr. Sandip Banerjee
If you experience sleep problems, there are some ideas you can try.
Remember that different things work at different times. So only try what you feel comfortable with, and don't put too much pressure on yourself.
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.
By Kathryn Pinkham
By Rachel Ayre
Blue light from phones, TVs, tablets and computers has long been said to negatively impact our sleep.
By Nicole Vassell
We need time to dream!
Whether it’s the longer lighter days, exam pressures, day-to-day adulting or other stressors, a good night of sleep can be very helpful in managing these stressors.
Insomnia means you regularly have problems sleeping. It usually gets better by changing your sleeping habits.
Getting enough sleep is vital to feeling and performing your best, which makes a good night’s rest particularly vital around exam time. Our Surrey sleep experts share tips and advice to help you sleep better during your exams.
Research has shown quality sleep can help bolster resilience to depression and anxiety.
