Category Archives: Sleep

Question: How many hours sleep a night does the average adult need? Answer: Seven to eight hours per night. For more information or to discuss any concerns you may have regarding the impact of poor quality or disturbed sleep, come … Continue reading →

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Question: How long before going to bed should we stop drinking coffee, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours or 10 hours? Answer: 4 hours at least. Caffeine is a well known sleep disruptor, making it more difficult to fall asleep … Continue reading →

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Question: How long does a sleep cycle last, 1 hour, an hour and a half, 2 hours or an entire night? Answer: A complete sleep cycle last around 90 minutes and consists of two types of sleep; REM sleep when … Continue reading →

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Question: People over 50 need less sleep, true or false? Answer: False, people over 50 need the same amount as an average adult but often get less sleep. Older people tend to wake more easily and get less deep sleep … Continue reading →

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Question: Alcohol can help you sleep better, true or false? Answer: False, A nightcap can help you fall asleep faster by suppressing the production of adrenaline which keeps you alert. However, your body soon tries to counteract this by producing … Continue reading →

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Question: How often should you buy a new mattress, every year, every 5 years, every 10 years, when it wears out? Answer: Most mattresses are designed to last no more than 10 years. For more information or to discuss any … Continue reading →

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Question: What can help reduce snoring, Losing weight, Sleeping on your side, stop smoking? Answer: All of the above – Snoring can be caused by medical conditions and lifestyle, but mostly lifestyle. For more information or to discuss any concerns … Continue reading →

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Question: Which of the following is a symptom of insomnia, Difficulty falling asleep, Waking up during the night or Waking too early in the morning? Answer: All of the above – Lack of sleep and poor quality sleep due to … Continue reading →

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Question: How many people in the UK suffer from lack of sleep, 5%, 15%, 25% or 35%?  Answer: 25%. One in four of us experiences regular difficulty in getting to sleep. For more information or to discuss any concerns you … Continue reading →

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Question: What proportion of road accidents is caused by falling asleep at the wheel, 10%, 20%, 30% or 40%? Answer: 20% – It also causes around 300 deaths every year. People with sleep apnoea have a seven-fold increased risk of … Continue reading →

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