If you live to be 90 years old you’ll sleep for about 32 years of your life. “What that 32 years is telling us is that sleep, at some level, is important, and yet for most of us, we don’t give sleep a second thought,” says Russell Foster, a circadian neuroscientist, in his popular TED … Read more
A JET-setting mum who has explored the world with her toddler reveals the best airline for flying with kids. The parent, who has flown to the Caribbean, North America and across Europe with her little one, has also revealed helpful hacks for child-friendly travel. 1 Tiny flyers have their own menu and branded blankets and … Read more
 "What’s the no-sleep challenge? How safe is it? – Firstpost")
Sleep deprivation can be acute or chronic. Acute deprivation can happen over a day or two. Many studies have shown too little sleep is associated with an increased risk of death read more Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social … Read more
I love coffee. Maybe too much. I used to drink up to four cups of Nespresso a morning—the darkest roast I could find. I looked forward to my first cup, and by the third, I knew I shouldn’t head to the kitchen to make the fourth, but I don’t always listen to my better judgment. … Read more
 "Does poor sleep make your brain age faster? – Firstpost")
Sleep is good for our overall health. A lack of quality sleep has numerous side effects, such as difficulty in concentration, low motivation, increased appetite, fatigue and more. However, a new study has found poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. Here’s how. … Read more
TRAVEL experts have revealed the real reason why passengers feel sick while flying and get an “airplane belly”. Motion sickness is common when travelling by air and can spoil the start of your holiday. 1 Passengers often feel sick and bloated if they eat fatty foods or drink carbonated beveragesCredit: Getty Feeling sick on a … Read more
Two in five Americans will experience “daylight saving scaries” when preparing to change the clocks in November. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 40% feel a sense of dread when preparing to “fall back,” a feeling that lasts much longer than just the day or two surrounding the time change. Results revealed this sense … Read more
“IF the door’s open, you can go through it; if the door’s shut, you can’t.” Our burly tour guide scans the sea of faces lined against the wall of the prison gatehouse. 5 Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire runs a £69pp Night Behind Bars experienceCredit: Cove Attractions Ltd 5 It is known as one of Britain’s … Read more
The Highland bagpipe is a part of Scottish culture and history, famous for its distinctive, powerful sound that even accompanied troops as they landed in Normandy on D-Day during World War II. But demand for the wind instrument is slowly dwindling, its use confined largely to ceremonial occasions, and machine-made bagpipes are replacing traditionally crafted … Read more
1. If you are travelling across time zones adjust your body clock in advance. Possibly the biggest single sleep disturbance for those travelling is jet lag. Jet lag occurs when we travel across time zones and try to adjust our body clock, or circadian rhythm, too quickly. The best way to avoid this is to … Read more
