65 h. ago The perfect evening routine: how to prepare for bed – from blue light to baths

Whether you go for an easy jog or actively limit your screen time, studies show there are tried and tested ways to wind down and be sure of a good night’s sleep• Sign up here to get the whole series straight to your inboxAfter a hard day at work, the last thing you want to do is fritter away your precious downtime slumped on the sofa in a dazed doomscroll. Yet, in the absence of a better plan, it happens with depressing ease. How we spend the hours between shutting down the laptop and slipping under the duvet affects sleep quality, mood and how restored we feel the next day. So, how can we reclaim those lost evenings?According to Jason Ellis, a professor of psychology at Northumbria University and director of the Northumbria centre for sleep research, establishing a regular end-of-day routine sends a signal to your brain that you are making a shift between work mode, and rest and recreation. “It’s about putting the day to bed before you go to bed,” he says. Gretchen Rubin – an autho...

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4 d. ago 'I've found the formula for perfect sleep – it rests on four things'

Leading health and nutrition expert Professor Tim Spector has spelled out a simple four-step plan to help ensure that people get a deep and relaxing night's sleep

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8 d. ago Don’t fret the first night and nap if you need: how to sleep well, away from home

Disturbed sleep is very common as you adapt to a new environment, but with good sleep hygiene and some practical adjustments you can quickly settle inRead more summer essentialsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAs the working year draws to a close, many of us only have one hope for the season, and that’s a decent night’s sleep. While not every family visit or post-Christmas getaway is going to be a trip to Rancho Relaxo, a few things can help us catch holiday kip. Pre-departure apps can be useful, so can pillow mists and thermoregulation, but when it comes to maximising rest on the road, some say less is more. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Formula 1 fans will love unique Christmas activity that's 'amazing for whole family'

One family has urged people to visit one UK Christmas activity, which they claim is the 'most unique' in Britain. The activity is perfect for anyone who is a driving or Formula 1 fan

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2 w. ago Why you struggle to sleep in the winter – and how to rest better on cold nights

Shorter, darker days and chilly bedrooms can have a big impact on sleep patterns

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3 w. ago Why drinking alcohol affects your sleep – and how to get a good night’s rest

You’ve come home after a long day at work, you have dinner, put the kids to bed, and then you have your usual nightcap before drifting off to sleep. Or, perhaps you’re at the pub for the work Christmas party, and you think you’ll just have one more drink before heading home.

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