The summer solstice (or estival solstice), is marked by the middle of summer, also known as midsummer, occurs June 21st. This means longer daylight hours and warmer weather that most of us have been long waiting for but can it affect how well we sleep? In June the Northern hemisphere is tilted most towards the sun. Any countries lying […]
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Final exams like those of the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert have high demands leaving some students very overwhelmed and stressed. This may lead to negatively influencing their wellbeing and not getting good quality sleep which is required for learning and memory. These aspects are vital for exam time and without proper sleep, it can […]
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Two thirds of people who have back pain also have disrupted sleep. However, disrupting in sleep also exacerbates the back pain. Sleeplessness and back pain go hand in hand. What is Pain The majority of acute low back pain is mechanical in nature, meaning that there is a disruption in the way the components of […]
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Most of us have experienced sleep deprivation. This can be detrimental to our day ahead preventing us from doing the most straightforward tasks. A good night sleep is vital for a good day ahead. Most of us spend a third of our lives in bed, so don’t you think it’s worth investing in the right […]
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One of the most asked questions I get about sleep is “How much sleep do I really need?” There are many ways to answer this question and the short answer is 7-9 hours for a healthy adult. However, you still may wake up feeling tired and groggy if you are not getting good quality sleep. […]
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A night of poor quality sleep will result in a poor day’s work for eight in ten workers in Ireland, according to research. We already know that poor sleep will result in us feeling tired, cranky and not being able to concentrate. So why is it that we don’t appreciate how important sleep actually is? […]
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