EAT WELL, SLEEP WELL

The most common sleep disorder is insomnia, affecting one in three people. A bad night’s sleep can leave you struggling to focus and concentrate, not to mention irritable, tearful and lacking in motivation. And even if you don’t suffer with insomnia, just a few nights of broken sleep can significantly affect your health.

Poor sleep has been linked to a number of health problems including cardiovascular disease, depression, anxiety and weight gain. Insomnia also triggers the release of chemicals that encourage inflammation associated with arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, heart disease and joint pain. Poor sleep can also exacerbate chronic pain conditions due to an increased sensitivity to pain.

But before you reach for the sleeping tablets, there’s a lot you can do to improve your sleep