Sleep Journal

Struggling to sleep? Unusually hot weather can wreak havoc with our ability to get a good night’s rest, which can have an impact on our ability to function the following day. Ideally a bedroom should be between 18C and 24C to enable restful sleep, so it’s not surprising that many people struggle during periods of extremely warmer weather, especially in...

Which areas have the most accidents caused by tiredness?   We all know that drunk and distracted drivers can pose a danger to themselves and other road users, but driving when you’d rather be tucked up in bed surrounded by pillows is an often-overlooked risk even though it can be just as dangerous.  Driving tired can seriously affect your motoring skills...

Many of us struggle to get a restful night’s sleep, with a plethora of reasons keeping us up at night. For some people, it could be aches and pains, while others might be kept awake with stress, anxiety or an over-active mind.  While some simple solutions such as investing in supportive new pillows or ensuring your room is properly ventilated...

The most common type of dream in the world revealed The average person spends around a third of their life sleeping, and dreaming can help preserve memories, aid emotional regulation and process difficult feelings. Although there might be no meaning to the stories our minds create when our heads are on the pillows sleeping, research has shown that dreams can...

Anyone that has suffered from back pain will know just how debilitating it can be. From restless nights to difficulty with day to day activities, the things we take for granted suddenly become an uphill battle. Disturbed sleep can lead to further health issues, so it is essential to take the necessary steps to safeguard your overall health and...

Neck pain can undoubtedly be a real pain in the neck, and there's a good reason why that saying is so popular! Neck pain can be debilitating in everything you do, from day to day tasks, to trying to get to sleep. If neck pain is causing you difficulties when trying to get to sleep and disturbing you through...

Hotel pillows are luxurious and offer an incredibly comfortable nights sleep. Whether you’re looking to bring the hotel experience into your home or are just curious what pillows hotels use, our guide will cover everything you need to know about hotel pillows.  Our pillow buying guide offers you an insight into how hotel owners choose their pillows and what you...

Do you spend a lot of time sitting up in bed? Maybe you like catching up on your favourite TV show before sleeping, love to snuggle up with a warm cup of tea on a chilly day, or like taking a book to bed with you. Perhaps you work from home and often find yourself gravitating towards your warm, comfortable...

The most popular bedtime stories around the world Reading a book to your child at bedtime is one of the most important things you can do as a parent. A bedtime story helps in creating a bedtime routine for your child to wind down after a long day playing, helping them snuggle into their bedding, relax and drift off to sleep...