Wellbeing
Sleep
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
Mental health
MythBusters: Insomnia myths
Does insomnia mean you cant fall asleep? Can counting sheep help? With so much differing information, our Feelgood Health Mythbusters sorts faction from fiction.
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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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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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Tips to overcome jet lag symptoms and sleep well abroad
How to deal with disrupted sleep patterns...
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Who can compose the better lullaby – a human or a machine?
Lullabies have lulled all of us since 2000BC...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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