‘I’m a doctor – the one thing you should never do if you can’t sleep’

‘I’m a doctor – the one thing you should never do if you can’t sleep’

No matter how tired we are by the end of the day, it can sometimes seem like an impossible task to get to sleep at night. Stress, anxiety, illness or pain are all factors that can prevent us from sleeping well. According to the NHS, one in three of us will experience difficulty sleeping at … Read more

1.5m Brits have sleep disorder which can lead to stroke

1.5m Brits have sleep disorder which can lead to stroke

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is a disorder where the airways narrow or become blocked while you’re asleep, meaning you stop breathing for short periods through the night. “Sudden drops in blood oxygen during sleep can increase blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system,” says Dr Hana Patel, NHS doctor and resident sleep expert at Time4Sleep. “If … Read more