From helping us to function more effectively during the day, to helping stick to a healthy lifestyle and exercise routine, the positives of a good night's sleep are many and varied.

Many people believe that hunger is related to willpower and learning to control the call of your stomach, but that's incorrect. Research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that sleeping less than six hours triggers the area of your brain that increases your need for food.

If you are unable to stay awake throughout the day, fall asleep at your desk or feel you could nod off whilst driving then this is the best indicator that you are probably sleep deprived.

Poor sleep affects fitness and wellness more than people might think. Not sleeping enough – less than seven hours per night – can reduce or even undo the benefits of dieting. A lack of sleep makes you feel tired and groggy, and it does the same thing to your fat cells.

With around a third of the population experiencing the symptoms of Insomnia at some point in their life, it’s probable you’ve experienced some sleeplessness yourself. Although it may only last a short while, sometimes sleeplessness can recur and become prolonged. But don’t despair!

Sleep is when the body and mind is repaired, reordered and readied for the next day. Going without adequate amounts of it won't just leave you tired and irritable, it can also have longer term effects on both your physical and mental health.

We have all been there, starting at the ceiling wondering why we can’t sleep. For some us this can become a regular occurrence leading to chronic insomnia which is most commonly treated with sleeping pills from your GP.

Tongues are wagging in the world of Medicine! Credible research suggests that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia is as effective as taking sleeping pills and who wants to spend the rest of their life taking tablets?

Ever felt too tired to do your job? Recent research shows that sleep disturbances contribute to decreased employee productivity at a high cost to employers.

As the clocks change this weekend, it means more sun but daylight saving can leave us feeling a bit out of sorts!

Insomnia hits most of us at some point, but there is something you can do about it.

Recent research has shown how CBT-i could help to relieve low mood.

Ofcom research shows that 8 out of 10 of us keep our mobiles in our room at night time, with over half of using them as our alarm clock.