Sleep Soundly 05 | Crackling outdoor fire

In this episode, we discuss the importance of sleep for effective studying and learning. Dr. Alison Bentley explains how sleep is crucial for memory formation, consolidation, and recall. She emphasises that compromising sleep can significantly impair one's ability to concentrate, focus, and retain information. Dr. Bentley covers various aspects of…

In this episode, Dr. Alison Bentley discusses the relationship between sleep and mental health, particularly focusing on anxiety and depression. Dr. Bentley explains how insomnia and other sleep disorders, like sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, can contribute to the development of mood disorders, as well as how existing mental…

"Over in the Meadow" is a classic nursery rhyme and counting poem traditionally attributed to Olive A. Wadsworth, though its origins may date back even further in folk tradition. First published in the 19th century, the poem uses a repetitive structure to introduce various animals, their habitats, and their young,…

(Story Song) (Lullaby) Colour their dreams ... red and yellow and pink and green. Purple and orange and blue. You're probably singing it in your head right now. Play the song at bedtime as a soothing lullaby that will have your baby learning ... and soothed to a peaceful sleep…

In this episode, Dr Alison Bentley discusses women's sleep health throughout their lifetimes, focusing on changes during pregnancy, menopause, and various sleep disorders that are more prevalent in women.