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
Brits are a nation of bed sharers when it comes to pets
During the daytime, almost 70% of dog owners allow their furry friend to share the sofa with them, even those whose dogs do have a dedicated dog bed. And as for cats? Well, ask any feline and most will say they get the run of the house – of course!
Spring Out Of Bed To The Beach Boys
More melodic alarms, whether that’s birdsong or gentle music (researchers suggested Good Vibrations by The Beach Boys or Close To Me by The Cure), can “help us transition into a waking state” more effectively.
Moon Breathing: The secret to good sleep?
As approximately 1 in 3 people in the UK suffer with a sleep disorder, for those struggling to feel well-rested due to stress, insomnia, or even daylight-savings, they’re not alone.
Spring clean your sleep sanctuary for better rest
As we spend almost a third of our life sleeping, your bedding itself is also a prime place for the build-up of sweat, stains, dust mites and dander. A spring clean is the perfect time to go one level deeper than cleaning your sheets – instead focusing on the mattress, duvet, mattress protector and pillows themselves.
How tomorrow’s total lunar eclipse could affect your sleep
With the total lunar eclipse visible from the UK skies tomorrow morning, Senior Sleep Expert at MattressNextDay Martin Seeley has shared how this could affect your sleep cycle and how to avoid waking up in the night.