sleep tips

With 71% of UK adults sleeping fewer than the recommended 7 hours a night, and a further 14% getting under 5 hours, which is considered dangerously low for health, it’s perhaps no surprise that daytime naps are becoming a regular coping strategy for a nation running low on sleep.

Daylight Saving Time (DST) in the UK involves setting clocks forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn with the purpose of making better use of daylight during the longer days of summer.

Those heading back to work after summer holidays are being advised on how to beat the Sunday scaries.

A good night’s rest doesn’t always require a full bedtime overhaul,” says Osmun. “Sometimes the smallest changes, like slowing your breath or visualizing a calming scene, make the biggest difference in how fast you drift off.

Within minutes of engaging in physical activity, your body begins producing natural mood elevators that no pharmaceutical can replicate. For those with packed schedules, even micro-movements throughout the day – stretching during phone calls, taking stairs instead of elevators, or parking farther away – create cumulative benefits that transform stress levels without requiring dedicated workout time.

It’s not surprising that 1 in 7 of us get annoyed by our partner’s alarm tone – our own is bad enough! If the alarm is particularly abrasive then it makes that wake up call even worse. It’s good manners to consult your partner when choosing your alarm tone – it’s something you have to ‘share’ just like the type of bedding, or colour of the bedroom walls.

Want to sleep better? The answer might be as simple as changing when you shower, according to recent research from Mira Showers.

Leeds is home to the iconic Leeds Fest, some of the best shopping centres, spas, bars and restaurants around and on the other hand the countryside is on your doorstep offering long walks, wildlife and ample country pubs.

Winter’s chill and darker days can often make it challenging to stay motivated and stick to our fitness goals, whether we’re sick or feeling gloomy.