49 h. ago Why cold weather affects sleep and what you can do to feel more rested

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

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5 d. 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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6 d. ago Why you feel less rested in the winter months and what to do about it

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

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3 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 Yes, cold weather affects your sleep – here is what you can do about it

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

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3 w. ago GRAHAM GRANT: A tale of two Scotlands, where the public sector enjoys fat pensions and pay hikes while the rest of us feel lucky to keep a roof over our heads

Just when you thought the gulf between the private and public sectors couldn't get any wider, Labour turned it into a chasm.

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