depression

Bipolar disorder: How a change in season alters your sleep and moods

Endless energy. The eagerness to start and work on several projects. A decreased need for sleep. These are just some of the symptoms of the manic episodes that ... Read More...

Doctors are treating depression by forcing patients to stay awake. Why?

Using sleep deprivation to lift people out of severe depression may seem counterintuitive, but for some people, it’s the only thing that works. Linda Geddes rep... Read More...

Snoozing in Scandinavia: how to sleep like a Viking

Scandinavian and Nordic culture has gone global in recent years, but the land of the Vikings can teach us a thing or two about sleep as well.... You've been in... Read More...

Sleep-deprivation psychosis and depression

Sad, psychotic and stupid – when sleep deprivation takes a turn for the worse

Sleep goes far beyond restoring your good looks. Contrary to old beliefs, sleep is not a passive activity, it's a highly active process - a maintenance window f... Read More...

Why a lack of sleep makes us depressed … and what we can do about it

Alice M Gregory, Goldsmiths, University of London Historically, insomnia has been thought of as secondary to other disorders such as depression. The idea was... Read More...

Trainee doctors face hikes in working hours

Would you trust a doctor who’s been awake for 28 hours?

The long hours that trainee doctors work are set to nearly double if new recommendations are followed. Helen is a medical intern in her first year of on the jo... Read More...

Dumb, depressed and dangerous: The real loss of sleep loss

I’m sure we’ve all heard about how insufficient sleep is bad for our health. But what can exactly can losing 2 hours of sleep a night cause? You’ll defin... Read More...

Insomnia: 8 causes of sleepless nights

Insomnia comes from the Latin words for 'no sleep' and it's one of the most commonly overlooked health problems today. According to the National Center for Sl... Read More...

Health

Bipolar disorder: How a change in season alters your sleep and moods

Can lack of sleep cause hair loss?

Hay fever and sleep: How to cope this allergy season

Science

Explainer: what is jet lag and how can you overcome it?

Marijuana: sleep aid or sleep stealer?

Explainer: why does the teenage brain need more sleep?

Sleep Tips

A 7-point checklist to fall asleep effortlessly

9 hacks to bid goodbye to snoring tonight

20 ways to stay energized during the day (without caffeine)

Bedroom

4 compelling reasons to replace your old mattress

How do you stop allergies from ruining your night’s sleep?

4 things you should never do if you need to clean your mattress

Tech & Gadgets

CES 2019: the best new sleep tech on show this year

Building a sleep reference solution: we talk to Dreem CEO Hugo Mercier

Democratising sleep medicine: a chat with Beddr CEO Mike Kisch

Blog

Nodding Off: Book review and interview with Professor Alice Gregory

10 sleep products that made over $1 million on Kickstarter (Part 1)

Which fragrances are best for sleep and relaxation?

Bipolar disorder: How a change in season alters your sleep and moods

Doctors are treating depression by forcing patients to stay awake. Why?

Snoozing in Scandinavia: how to sleep like a Viking

Sad, psychotic and stupid – when sleep deprivation takes a turn for the worse

Why a lack of sleep makes us depressed … and what we can do about it

Would you trust a doctor who’s been awake for 28 hours?

Dumb, depressed and dangerous: The real loss of sleep loss

Insomnia: 8 causes of sleepless nights