New Study: 1 Hour of Screen Time Before Bed Increases Insomnia by 59%
A groundbreaking Norwegian study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry has found that just one hour of screen time before bed raises the risk of insomnia by 59% and reduces total sleep by 24 minutes.
WAKE UP TO THE BENEFITS OF THE ‘SUPERPOWER’ OF SLEEP
From obesity and poor memory to heart issues, stress and irritability, the health risks we face through the lack of a good night’s rest could be a ticking time bomb for our bodies.
Sustainable Comfort: The HoneyFoam Pillow
the UK alone sends an estimated 14 million pillows to landfill or incineration annually*, contributing to the growing problem of bedding waste. The Fine Bedding Company, a fourth-generation family business and certified B Corp, is on a mission to change that with its biggest launch of the year – the completely personalisable HoneyFoam™ Pillow, designed to be the last pillow you’ll ever need.
Mistakes to avoid when buying a new bed
We all know the importance of a good mattress, but have you ever stopped to think about how your bed frame might be affecting your sleep? Your bed frame, specifically the slats, plays a crucial role in supporting your mattress – and ultimately, your rest.
The Top Ten Sleepiest Cities In The UK
My advice to anyone searching for ways to improve sleep, is to create a relaxing sleep environment in the hour or two before bed, avoiding blue light from screens, and adjusting your bedroom to 18 degrees – the temperature for optimal sleep.
THE FUTURE LOOKS PURPLE FOR THE NATION’S SLEEP PROBLEMS
Lavender essential oils have been used since the 15th century, when steam distillation was invented, and lavender is acknowledged as a sleep aid and relaxant by both the European Medicines Agency[3] and the World Health Organisation