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Alcohol can ruin the quality of your night’s sleep. Motortion Films/ Shutterstock

January 17, 2025

Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University and Fran Pilkington-Cheney, Nottingham Trent University

If you sometimes use alcohol to help you fall asleep, here are some things you can do instead.

Getting enough good sleep each night can have benefits for your fitness. Evgeny Hmur/ Shutterstock

February 20, 2023

Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University and Ian Walshe, Northumbria University, Newcastle

Even the world’s best athletes say sleep is important for helping them perform well.

Even just one workout can improve your sleep. RealPeopleStudio/ Shutterstock

October 21, 2022

Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University

Research also shows us that all types of exercise – whether that’s cardio or resistance training – can improve sleep.

Sleep is important for many aspects of our health. Stock-Asso/ Shutterstock

September 4, 2020

Emma Sweeney, Nottingham Trent University and Ian Walshe, Northumbria University, Newcastle

A lack of sleep increases appetite, makes us more likely to eat unhealthy foods, and even affects how body fat is lost while dieting.