Ergoflex blog
Sleep and Memory - How a Good Night Boosts Your Recall
16-09-2015It’s well known that a good night’s sleep is one of the most effective ways to be at our best, both physically and mentally. One particular mental activity that is becoming increasingly linked to sleep quality is memory, from simple day-to-day recall to long-term historical memories stretching...
Record-Breaking Froome Takes 2nd Tour de France Title
27-07-2015Chris Froome has won the 2015 Tour de France, marking an historical achievement and firmly cementing himself amongst the legends of the race. The Team Sky star completed a gruelling three weeks of racing one minute and twelve seconds faster than Movistar’s Nairo Quintana, making him the first Brit...
How is Technology Affecting the Way You Sleep?
27-07-2015Do you ever find yourself replying to texts and emails late at night? Or choosing to watch another episode of a TV show when you know you should go to bed? When artificial lighting was introduced to our everyday lives, it started affecting the way that we slept. Now, with more technology available...
Minimalist Bedrooms - How to Avoid a Clinical Look
20-07-2015When considering colour schemes around the house, the bedroom isn’t the best place to get experimental. The wrong choice in the bedroom can trigger a sense of energy, creating a distraction that’s not what you need when you’re looking to wind down for the night. Worse still, a scheme...
Food and Sleep - Dreamy Recipes for Good Sleep
13-07-2015Have you ever had a bad night’s sleep, only to find yourself craving fatty or sugary foods the next day? Or felt like you needed a nap after a big meal? A bad night’s sleep could cause you to eat more the next day and the type of food you eat could be affecting the quality of your sleep.
Alternative Sleep Schedules - Is polyphasic sleep safe?
02-07-2015In a world where almost everyone is running around trying to balance their work and home responsibilities, whilst also fitting in exercise and even a social life in between, getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night can be a challenge for many people. So it’s not surprising...
Exercise and Sleep - could the type of exercise you do be bad for your sleeping habits?
22-06-2015Does the exercise you do really help you sleep better? Exercise is one of the most common suggestions to people who are finding it difficult to get to sleep, but studies suggest that the time of day you exercise, and the type of exercise you do, both effect the way you sleep.
Clutter and Sleep Loss - an untidy bedroom could be affecting the way you sleep
16-06-2015Does the sight of a messy bedroom have you rushing to tidy it up? Or is the colour of your floor long forgotten underneath the piles of clothes, papers and general clutter of your bedroom?
The Lunar Effect: How the Moon Affects Your Sleep
05-05-2015Gazing at the moon on a dark night can give an indescribable sense of wonder, calming all your senses and can put perspective on everything. This feeling of awe could fall into what is described as the ‘lunar effect’, which is the belief that the lunar cycle can influence the behaviour of...
Weird Sleep Experiments - Strange Journeys into the World of Sleep
01-05-2015Sleep remains one of the most mysterious elements of life, with scientists continuing to debate the most fundamental questions relating to the issue. It’s hard to believe that there isn’t actually a scientific consensus on why we sleep, let alone the reasons behind many of the more complex...
20 #Sleephacks (You Can Try Tonight)
28-04-2015Struggling to sleep? Well, a good night’s sleep might be closer than you think – check out these easy #sleephacks that you can try tonight.
A Recipe for Sleep: Food & Drink to Naturally Induce Sleep
27-04-2015Falling asleep isn’t an exact science – there are no right and wrong ways to fall asleep as long as your system works well for you – but are there any foods and drinks you could be implementing into your night time wind-down routine?
