Stress is one of the most well-known things to affect sleep. It doesn't matter how relaxed you may feel before going to bed - stressful thoughts can keep you awake until the early hours - causing further sleep deprivation the next day. Sound familiar?

Quality sleep is vital for human health. Just a few nights of poor-quality sleep can cause a circadian rhythm sleep disorder, which is linked to ill health and prolonged periods of sleep deprivation can have detrimental effects on all the family.

If you’re looking for a summary of this blog, the bad news is that alcohol and good sleep don’t mix. There, we said it. But just what effect does alcohol have on your sleep and is there anything you can do about it? Here’s our quick guide.

Sleep affects almost every type of tissue and system in your body, from the heart, lungs and brain to disease resistance and metabolism. Even your nervous system benefits from a good night’s sleep. Here’s how…

In short, it’s a compromise. If you have plans, like a play date, and your friend is only available during your baby’s nap time, you might be tempted to shuffle your baby’s schedule to accommodate it.

If you’re feeling tired and stressed, the last thing you might feel like doing is a workout. But, along with many other mental health benefits, exercise can be the solution to your sleep issues.

We all know that sleep is an important part of our daily routine (and a large part considering you spend about 1/3 of your time doing it) but do you know why?

If you’ve been struggling with long-term chronic sleep issues, this might just be the information you need to really face the problem and make some changes.

The relationship between sleep and your blood sugar levels is quite complex. Research shows that sleep plays a critical role in fighting diabetes and keeping your blood sugar levels in check.

That might sound like a silly question, but believe it or not, when they’re not snoring loudly, taking up way more than their fair share of the bed or generally making a nuisance of themselves, sharing a bed with a pet can be beneficial.

Nightmares in adults can be a source of distress and fear. They can affect your quality of life and make it difficult to get a good night's sleep.

Delayed Sleep-Wake Phase Syndrome (DSWPS) is a sleep disorder that affects the time you might naturally feel the need to go to sleep.

Find out about how exercise can improve sleep quality and duration