Monthly Archives: January 2012

Money worries keep Brits awake, says survey

56569337More than a third of us (40 per cent) are feeling the strain of months of worry arising from the economy, and as a result, are being kept awake at night by financial woes, according to a new survey. In a poll of 2,000 people, conducted by hotel chain premier Inn, money worries came out as the primary reason behind our d...

Kourtney Kardashian offers sleep advice

dv1598018In her latest "Mommy Blog" entry, Kourtney Kardashian has urged new mums to take naps and go to bed whenever their baby does. “I was nursing until Mason was 14 months old, so I found that having Mason sleep in bed with me was the best way to get the best night’s sleep,” she explained. She went on to say that she...

More couples choose to sleep in separate beds

200355632-001It seems that more couples are choosing to sleep in different beds, joining the likes of the Queen and Prince Philip - who also have separate bedrooms - and are finding their relationship has improved significantly as a result. The Daily Mail has published (January 19th) a selection of interviews conducted wit...

Create a comfortable sleeping area for good quality sleep

86513426Creating a bedroom that is as dark, quiet and comfortable as possible may help individuals who are struggling to get good quality sleep in their antique beds at night, according to a leading sleep expert. Dr William C Dement, sleep medicine and sleep disorders specialist at Stanford University, offered his words of wisd...

Daniel Radcliffe: I don't really sleep much

97751809Filming for the popular Harry Potter movie series may be over, but actor Daniel Radcliffe is keeping a busy schedule and claims that he doesn't need much sleep on a daily basis. Daniel, who started playing the role of Harry the wizard when he was just 11 years old, talked about his passion for work that dates back as fa...

Does shift work affect the quality of sleep and weight of our nurses?

200492737-001Shift work and long work hours not only have the potential to affect the sleep quality and quantity of our nurses in their metal beds, but also their risk of becoming obese by interfering "with adherence to healthy behaviour", according to new research. In a study of 2,103 female nurses, published in the lates...

Study: Insomnia can increase risk of health conditions

78183305Insomnia can lead to "substantial long-term effects" on sufferers' physical and mental health, according to new research, meaning it has never been more important for doctors to question patients who struggle to sleep in their divan beds in a bid to get to the root of their problem. In a review published by the Lancet, ...

Michelle Heaton joins tired mums

81266444New mum Michelle Heaton is in much need of some quality sleep in her king size bed if her recent comments on Twitter are anything to go by. The former Liberty X star gave birth her baby girl - who she has named Faith - last week (January 12th) and has since praised fellow mums and the dedication required of them to brin...

CBB contestants gather in bed for shopping task

86529539On Monday's show (January 16th), 11 Celebrity Big Brother contestants were asked to snuggle up in a double bed to win this week's shopping task and be rewarded with a £500 luxury shopping budget. In the 'a minute to get in it' shopping task, all housemates piled in American actor Michael Madsen's bed. Mr Madsen is bes...

Is sleeping on a problem good for you?

137318035It is a common practice for people to sleep on a problem to gain perspective on their situation the following morning. However, new research has claimed that doing so could actually make matters worse. In a study by the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in which 106 young adults were exposed to both upsetting and p...

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