Sleep tips
Nuffield Health's Head of Charity Brendan Street shares two cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to help retrain your body and mind to sleep well at night.
Updated: Thursday 23 January 2025
Published: Wednesday 5 October 2016
We all love a good night’s sleep, but for some of us it isn’t enough. When done properly, napping during the day can help improve energy and concentration levels. Unfortunately, it can also make it harder for us to fall asleep later in the day.
Updated: Friday 20 September 2024
Published: Monday 11 March 2024
As a parent, getting your child to sleep can be difficult. Whether they’re a toddler or a teenager, a lot of children struggle with bedtime. Thankfully, there are several small changes you can make to your child’s bedtime routine that will make getting them to sleep easier for them and you.
Updated: Wednesday 13 March 2024
Published: Wednesday 13 March 2024
Sleep is not an ‘option’, it’s something our bodies require to function at our best. Head of Preventative Medicine, Dr Ben Kelly, explains the benefits of quality sleep, what happens if you don’t get enough of it, and how you can improve your sleep.
Updated: Friday 1 March 2024
Published: Monday 5 June 2017
Sleeping well is essential for your health and wellbeing, but many of us struggle to get quality sleep. Senior Health and Wellbeing Physiologist Luke Cousins shares nine lifestyle tips to help you sleep better.
Updated: Monday 11 December 2023
Published: Monday 8 August 2016
Exercise can have a positive impact on our sleep. Physical activity has proven benefits for improving sleep quantity and quality, giving you even more reason to maintain a regular workout routine. Find out more about the relationship between exercise and sleep and how getting active can help you find a good night’s sleep.
Updated: Monday 11 December 2023
Published: Friday 25 November 2016
Are you snoring so loud that your partner or someone you live with may be affected? Or is it just affecting your sleep? Nuffield Health consultant Mr George Murty, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Surgeon, provides his expert advice and answers questions about snoring issues.
Updated: Thursday 12 October 2023
Published: Thursday 27 April 2023
With temperatures in the UK are set to soar again this summer, it’s never been more important to prepare for the onset of hot weather. When a heatwave strikes, millions of us report diminished sleep quality which can result in irritability, difficulty concentrating and a loss of productivity the following day.
Updated: Friday 7 July 2023
Published: Friday 7 July 2023
Getting the right amount of sleep is essential to living a healthy life. In this guide, Nuffield Health's sleep experts cover everything you need to know about insomnia and how to treat it.
Updated: Thursday 13 April 2023
Published: Thursday 13 April 2023
A dip in body temperature can help get you off to sleep.
Updated: Tuesday 26 April 2022
Published: Thursday 10 November 2016