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This month is National Bed Month – and no, that’s not an excuse to stay in bed for a month. It’s all about refining your sleeping habits so you get a good night’s sleep, every night.

Sleep is an incredibly important function, it’s when our bodies rejuvenate and our minds process the day’s events. When we go too long without it, we can become both mentally and physically ill.

Having said that, for some people getting the recommended amount of sleep is a difficult task. Sleep disorders such as night terrors and insomnia can make bedtime a stress rather than a pleasure.

To overcome this, we’ve put together a few general hints on good sleep hygiene.

While they may not cure you from your sleep disorder, they can certainly help you get a head start. To overcome a sleep disorder, you may...

The end of January is nigh, and for some that also signals the end of any New Year’s resolutions.

If you’re keen to keep at your resolutions and make a healthy, long-term change, you may want to reassess how you implement your habits.

There are certain things we can do to help ourselves maintain a habit, giving ourselves the best chance of success.

We thought it would be helpful to put these ideas and tips together in one place, for you to download or print and reference throughout the year.

Take a look at our infographic for some helpful habit-forming ideas like ‘start simple’ and ‘be consistent’.

Perhaps one of our most important tips if you’re struggling is the final one – ‘get support’.

When it comes to making (and breaking) habits, it often helps to get...

This week is Alcohol Awareness Week. Designed to help people understand safe limits, the awareness week often highlights worrying statistics.

This year we were keen to see how alcohol affects women and men differently. For example, did you know that men tend to have higher rates of alcohol-related hospitalisations? Or that regular drinking increases risk of breast cancer? Take a look at our infographic for more statistics.

The awareness week also looks to help people reduce their alcohol intake with tips on cutting down. Something as simple as keeping a drink diary can really help you become more aware of your habit and where you can look to cut back.

If the idea of reducing your alcohol intake worries you, you may benefit from professional help.

For some people, it is overcoming the habit that is the hardest part.