Written by Stylist Team Welcome to Stylist’s Sleep Diaries, where we’re taking a deep-dive into one of the most important (and elusive) factors in our day-to-day lives: sleep. To help us understand more about it, we’re inviting women to track their bedtime routines over a five-day period – and filing…
How many hours of sleep do you get every night? It could be affecting your life expectancy
The key to living longer could be to eat a healthy, balanced diet – including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day – as well as regular exercise. One of the best ways to boost your lifespan is to make sure you get enough sleep, it’s been…
Sleep: How to fall asleep quicker
Getting a good night’s sleep is as important as eating a balanced diet and staying active. The average adult needs between seven to nine hours of sleep. Any less, and you’ll find yourself feeling tired constantly during the day. Don’t worry, the NHS has a long list of tips on…
How to sleep: Top tips for helping you fall asleep and stay asleep according to expert
For many people, spending more time trying to fall asleep rather than actually sleeping is a reality most nights. Just the act of trying too hard can cause a cycle of anxious, nerve-wracking energy that keeps one’s mind awake. And if a person’s mind can’t sleep, its really difficult for…
How to sleep: Best drink to have before bed to help you get a good night’s sleep
Sleep deprivation is alarmingly common in the UK, with one in three people estimated to suffer from it. The cost of ongoing sleepless nights can be more than a grouchy mood, however – regular poor sleep is linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Fortunately, simple dietary tweaks may help…
How to sleep: Simple way to fall asleep in just two minutes – and it works for most people
Sleep is crucial for your health. Everyone needs to get enough sleep to help the body to function properly, according to the NHS. Without enough good quality rest, it can make you feel grumpy and irritable, and you may not be working at your best. The way you sleep could be…
How to sleep: Add this to your bath to help you sleep well as the clocks go forward
Lying awake at night, unable to sleep, is a common problem for many. Not getting enough sleep not only makes you feel tired and groggy, but can be detrimental to both physical and mental wellbeing. With the clocks going forward to tomorrow, we will lose an hour sleep tonight, which…