Posts Tagged ‘sleep’
Sleep Is More Important To Happiness Than Money
Ever wondered what really makes you happy? You might assume it’s more money—but research says otherwise. The real key to happiness could be as simple as getting more sleep. A UK study by Oxford Economics and the National Centre for Social Research found that sleep has the strongest link to happiness and wellbeing—even more than…
Read MoreHow to Get A Better Sleep
Struggling to switch off your racing thoughts at night? In our recent Studio 10 interview, international sleep expert Elina Winnell breaks down why our fast-paced lives keep us locked in “beta” brainwaves—and how to gently shift into the deep “delta” state needed for restorative sleep. Use the S.L.E.E.P. acronym to remember Elina’s five simple steps:…
Read MoreSleep Yourself Thin? The Sleep–Weight Connection
Do you diet but still can’t drop pounds? Sleep might be the missing piece. In our Studio 10 chat, sleep coach Elina shows how 7½–8½ hours of deep sleep fires up your fat-burning hormones. Missing sleep spikes your hunger and stress. That drives sugar and coffee cravings. Short naps and pills won’t cut it. You…
Read MoreSleep Tight: Tips for Couples Sharing the Bed
Sharing your bed can bring you closer—but it can also wreck your sleep. On Studio 10, sleep expert Elina Winnell breaks down the three top culprits: Elina’s quick fixes: Ready to reclaim blissful sleep? Watch the full segment for practical, science-backed strategies from Elina Winnell.
Read MoreThe Funniest Insomniac You’ve Ever Seen – Helping Denise Sleep
When a good night’s sleep feels like a distant dream, even the simplest advice can sound like magic. On last week’s show, we met Denise – a vibrant, adrenaline-fueled personality who struggles to sleep through the night (and occasionally loses her snoring ring in hotel rooms). In this entertaining yet revealing segment, Elina Winnel, The…
Read MoreWired Awake
Do you struggle to sleep, only to wake up feeling like a zombie—or, worse, wide-eyed and wired? You’re not alone. Stress is a major culprit behind restless nights. Even more insidious, many of us live with chronic stress so long that it feels ‘normal.’ Stress and Sleep: A Vicious Cycle The Australian Psychological Society’s Stress…
Read MoreWake Up Well: 7 Drug-Free Tips for Better Sleep
When you wake up in the morning, the tone of your day is already set. The mood you wake up in often determines how your entire day will unfold. But what determines that mood? The quality of your sleep. We often focus heavily on diet and fitness, but improving your sleep could be the most…
Read MoreInsomnia Trends
Did you know that about 30% of adults suffer from insomnia? Considering we ideally spend about a third of our life sleeping (or trying to), that’s an awful lot of time to spend battling this beast. Whether it’s difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, more people than ever are not getting the quality and quantity…
Read MoreHow to Sleep on a Plane
Heading off on a long-haul flight? Don’t resign yourself to sleepless exhaustion. With the right strategies, you can actually get decent rest—even in economy class. Here are our top tips for sleeping soundly at 30,000 feet. 1. Choose Your Seat Wisely Book your seat as early as possible. For the best chance at sleep: Exit…
Read MoreWorld Sleep Day 2017: Sleep Soundly, Nurture Life
Sleep comes naturally for all of us, so much so that we humans spend one third of our entire life sleeping. That means, if we live to be 75 years old and we’re sleeping at least 8 hours a day, 25 years of that is spent sleeping. But has sleep really been given much importance…
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