Are you a
hot
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back
can't
restless
sleeper?
Whatever your sleeping habits, we have helpful guides and tips to get you snoozing (hopefully, not by boring you to sleep)
Sleep is as vital for staying alive as food or water.
We all know the documented benefits of sleep for brain repair and memory consolidation, but sleep – or the lack of it – has been scientifically confirmed to have so many other effects too. Too little time in the land of nod messes with your emotions and your ability to make sound decisions. It affects your immune system, your skin, and your appetite. Lack of sleep has been linked to metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes, and mental health problems including depression and schizophrenia. Lab rats deprived of sleep die within a month.
Sleep is so vital for good health and survival, yet most of us are failing to get enough good quality sleep. Two thirds (67%) of UK adults suffer from disrupted sleep and nearly a quarter (23%) manage no more than five hours a night.
In the articles and guides below, we tackle the questions that may haunt you in the wee small hours of the night, with tips and advice for getting better quality sleep. Like how can you get more sleep (read nap like a pro), or how many hours of sleep do you really need (read how much sleep do we really need).
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What foods can help you sleep?
Explore what foods can help you get to sleep better – and what is most likely to disrupt your bedtime
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What’s the best colour for bedrooms?
Believe it or not, there is a ‘magic’ colour that can help us sleep better…
Reading time: 5 minutes
Can sleep help fight COVID-19?
Sleep is a simple way to bolster the immune system against colds, flus, and other respiratory infections.
Reading time: 4 minutes
How much sleep do we really need?
We all know 8 hours is the magic number for a decent night’s sleep. Or is it?
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Science won’t help us find the right bed
Why does science avoid talking about mattresses in the science of sleep?
Reading time: 5 minutes
Sleep your way to better skin
The concept of beauty sleep isn't a myth. Good sleep is essential for regenerating the skin.
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Is sleeping naked better for you?
Studies are mixed but check out some of the potential benefits of sleeping au naturel.
Reading time: 4 minutes
Styling your bedroom for better sleep
Find out what the best bedroom colours are for better sleep according to science.
Reading time: 3 minutes
Dream inspired creativity
Some great literary works and blockbuster movies have been developed from actual dreams.
Reading time: 5 minutes
Sweet dreams are made of…?
With their weird mixture of the familiar and the bizarre, where do dreams come from?
Reading time: 3 minutes