Insomnia & Sleep

Sick of lying awake staring at the ceiling and counting down the minutes until you have to get up in the morning? Insomnia is no joke and making sure you get enough sleep is vital for a happy and healthy life. With that in mind, the guides on this page are all about sleep, why you could be struggling to drop off at night, and what you can do about it.

Insomnia & Sleep Advice & Guides

Sleep apnoea: The effects of obesity on sleep quality

Sleep apnoea: The effects of obesity on sleep quality

What are the warning signs of sleep apnoea? It can include multiple symptoms like loud snoring and excessive daytime sleepiness, however, does weight affect sleep quality and can being overweight cause sleep apnoea? It is more common in people who are overweight and obese, but can losing weight cure sleep apnoea? And will treating sleep apnoea help you lose weight? ...
What are the warning signs of sleep apnoea? It can include multiple sy...
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Is your IBS worse at night? Here's 12 ways to handle your nighttime flare-ups

Is your IBS worse at night? Here's 12 ways to handle your nighttime flare-ups

Is your IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) worse at night? IBS and vomiting at night might be the culprit of poor sleep. Or, maybe it’s down to gas and bloating. Falling asleep and staying asleep can sometimes be an issue if you suffer from IBS. If your IBS becomes a problem at night and is disturbing your sleep, don't panic. There are plenty of...
Is your IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) worse at night? IBS and vomiti...
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7 ways you can use promethazine (Phenergan)

7 ways you can use promethazine (Phenergan)

  Did you know that promethazine can be used for different things? Promethazine hydrochloride isn’t a one-trick pony – it has multiple uses, so it’s always a good idea to keep it stocked in your medical cupboard for whenever you might need it. Not only can promethazine treat allergies, but it can also tackle short-term insomnia, motion sickness, cold symptoms...
  Did you know that promethazine can be used for different things...
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Sleepless on Social Media - Tweets reveal that Brits are struggling to sleep

Sleepless on Social Media - Tweets reveal that Brits are struggling to sleep

Insomnia is thought to affect around 1 in 3 people in the UK . It can affect anyone and is defined as having regular trouble sleeping. Getting to the bottom of what's causing insomnia can be tricky and if you have sleep difficulty you may find it's a difficult pattern to break. With insomnia sufferers so common within the UK...
Insomnia is thought to affect around 1 in 3 people in the UK . It can ...
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Sleep Study

Sleep Study

Sleep Survey & Statistics Find out if you’re getting enough sleep. Our Great British Sleep Survey reveals the sleeping habits of UK adults with some surprising results, our study is cited among some of the UK’s most reputable media as the most comprehensive sleep analysis in recent years. Our previous research in 2020 highlighted sleeping habits during the Covid-19 lockdown...
Sleep Survey & Statistics Find out if you’re getting enough sleep. O...
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3 ways sleep deprivation is affecting your body

3 ways sleep deprivation is affecting your body

      We all lead busy lives, but some of us see sleep as a luxury rather than a necessity. Sleep deprivation can’t always be avoided either, especially if you’ve got a newborn baby that needs you. If not, you might spend your sleeping-hours working, binge-watching TV or even partying!   As part of World Sleep Day, we’ve written...
      We all lead busy lives, but some of us see sleep ...
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