Why Do We Yawn and Why is it Contagious?

We all yawn. It’s an involuntary action that we think is performed because we are tired or bored. But what are the real reasons behind why we yawn? And why do we yawn after seeing others do it, or even after just reading the word “yawn”?

Posted: 10/01/2018 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

Trouble Sleeping While Pregnant? Here’s Our Top Tricks

You know that fairly irritating phrase, “Now you’re eating for two!”? Well, that doesn’t just apply to eating. During sleeping your body is repairing itself, restoring muscle and other day to day wear and tear, as well as replenishing and keeping your body in tip top condition generally. That means that a lot of important stuff for the development of the foetus, and pregnancy in general goes on while you’re sleeping, and being well rested and healthy is pretty crucial in the daytime too.

Posted: 03/07/2017 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

How to Sleep with Anxiety – Knowledge is Key

Trying to gain a good night’s sleep when you have anxiety can be a highly trying event. Many people with anxiety will find that it can be quite difficult to fall asleep, since it is harder for the person to shut their brains down in order to reach their needed slumber. 

Posted: 18/05/2017 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

How to Become a Morning Person - Sort Of

Many of us envy those up can jump up straight out of bed in the morning full of life and energy. We cannot stand those who are 'morning people' (or larks) as we still feel sluggish and half asleep.

Posted: 23/02/2017 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

When do the clocks go back and why does this happen?

Posted: 27/10/2016 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

10 Reasons Why It’s Great to be a Night Owl

The age old saying “the early bird gets the worm” is drilled into us at a young age in an attempt to encourage us to start our days early to get things done. But not all of us are early risers as some of us prefer to burn the midnight oil.

Posted: 08/09/2016 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

Your Body On Sleep [Infographic]

Sleep is something that we all have in common. Our body and mind need sleep. So much so that poor sleeping patterns have been widely linked to an increase in bad health.

Posted: 17/02/2016 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

Upcoming iOS 9.3 Update Said To Help You Sleep Better

Posted: 13/01/2016 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

Barcelona Oak and Mattress Combo Competition!

**THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED**

Posted: 26/10/2015 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

16 Ways to Combat That 'Groggy Morning' Feeling

For many of us, waking up early for work or the morning school run can leave in a state of sleep inertia (or ‘morning grogginess’). I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at least once throughout our life.

Posted: 28/09/2015 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...

Your Wild Dreams: The Causes and Effects

Dreams must be very important, as we dream an average 1,460 hours a year!  But why do we dream at all? Are dreams even ‘real’?

Posted: 25/06/2015 / By: EVA / Loading Comments...

The 6 Telltale Signs That You Need a New Mattress

When it’s said that we can clock up around 227,468 hours of sleep during our lives (roughly one third), it’s no wonder that we can probably all agree that a decent mattress is essential to any bedroom.

Posted: 02/06/2015 / By: Matt / Loading Comments...