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We've asked our in-house experts for some whys and hows of better sleep. And some of the more weird and wonderful suggestions may surprise you!

The public is missing out on one night’s worth of sleep each week, according to the Royal Society for Public Health.

We all have trouble sleeping occasionally – perhaps as a result of stress, something traumatic happening in our lives or as a side effect of another health condition or medication. Whether it’s temporary or something you’ve been living with for a while, it’s important to identify what might be causing your sleep disturbance so that you can take steps to help alleviate it. People are all different so a ‘one size fits all’ solution isn’t helpful. Our experts have contributed to this hub so that you can find what works for you.

Dr Mark Winwood, Clinical Lead for Mental Health Services at AXA Health

Our top articles on sleep

Sleep

Shona Vertue's Sleep Tips

Shona Vertue is a personal trainer, yoga teacher and creator of the Vertue Method, which combines weighted resistance training and cardio with yoga and meditation. Shona shares her top tips with us on how to improve our quality and quantity of sleep.

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Conditions

Central sleep apnoea

Parasomnias are unwanted behaviours or experiences that occur during specific stages of our sleep. Parasomnias can give...

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Sleep

Tips to help fight fatigue and boost your energy

Fatigue can be caused by many factors and these often work in combination. AXA Health Physiologist Jermaine Izukanne looks at the symptoms and causes of fatigue and how we can help banish long-term tiredness for good.

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Mental health

Tips to overcome jet lag symptoms and sleep well abroad

How to deal with disrupted sleep patterns...

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Mental health

Who can compose the better lullaby – a human or a machine?

Lullabies have lulled all of us since 2000BC...

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Sleep

ASMR - Autonomous sensory meridian response

In conjunction with YouTuber WhispersRed, AXA Health has the pleasure of sharing this one of kind audioscape.

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Sleep

Sounds of Silence

We explore the power of different sound frequencies

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Resilience

Cutting out caffeine

Find out the positive benefits of skipping your afternoon cuppa or coffee and cutting down on your caffeine with AXA Health.

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Sleep

Health benefits of sleep

If we want to stay well, we need to recognise the importance of sleep as a key component of a healthy lifestyle, in the same way we might our diet, fitness and our mental wellbeing. AXA Health senior physiologist, Daniel Craig explains why...

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Sleep

Sleep apnoea and other disorders

While it’s normal to occasionally experience difficulties sleeping, it’s not normal to regularly have problems getting to sleep at night, to wake up feeling exhausted, or to feel sleepy during the day.

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Sleep

Sleep tips for all ages

AXA Health Junior Physiologist, Lauren Davenport, explains how our sleep requirements change over time, and how lifestyle changes can help improve your sleep at all ages.

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Mental health

11 common sleep myths debunked

We unpick the truth behind some common beliefs about sleep, to help you find what works for you.

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Mental health

Ten top tips for a better night’s sleep

Have you noticed that when you feel good about yourself, you work better?

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Sleep

Can our diet affect how well we sleep?

Associate nutritionist, Georgina Camfield explains the relationship between our diet and how well we sleep and suggests which foods may help – or hinder – a good night’s rest.

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