We live in a high-stress world where the pressure to perform continues to grow. In that kind of environment, we all need to take measures to protect our mental health. Adequate sleep, that’s at least a full seven hours, lets your body and mind function as they were intended and keeps you emotionally balanced. Lack […]
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Almost 40,000 people in Ireland have Epilepsy. It is the fourth most common neurological disorder with it affecting 50 million people worldwide. Interestingly Epilepsy can affect the same part of the brain that regulates your sleep and according to The National Sleep Foundation, getting healthy sleep is a necessity for people with Epilepsy. What is […]
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You may see physical changes as you get older, but changes to our sleep patterns are also part of the ageing process. It is a common misconception that you need less sleep when you get older. In fact, our sleep requirements are the same throughout adulthood. At any age, those precious 7-9 hours per night […]
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Good quality sleep has a massive impact on your body composition and how it can help you lose weight and burn fat. Sleep helps regulate hormones that govern appetite and metabolism. “Sleep deprivation is directly related to an inability to lose weight” – Shaun Stevenson Firstly, we need to have a shift in our perspective […]
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New Year’s resolutions don’t really work. In fact, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Why? Well the answer is really simple. A New Year’s resolution is a conscious thought or an idea that we think about in our conscious mind. However, most of our life comes from our subconscious mind which is 95% […]
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Many of us look forward to Christmas, celebrating family travelling back home, re-arranging the home for their holiday stay. It is a very exciting time of the year, buying presents and preparing for the big day, however, it can interfere with getting a good night’s sleep. Sleeping in a different unfamiliar room can affect how […]
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