Simply Woman & Home

Your year of BETTER SLEEP

Getting into the swing of having a good night’s sleep might not be the answer to absolutely everything but, according to experts, it comes pretty close. The quality of sleep you get not only affects the amount of energy you have, but it’s now thought to affect the progression of a number of degenerative diseases. So, if ever there’s been a time to ensure you’re getting the right amount of shut eye, it’s now.

‘This isn’t some new bouji-style health trend,’ says Dr Rachel Taylor*. ‘It’s about being prepared to make lifestyle changes, because if you’re serious about your health and wellbeing – and living a fuller, longer life – it has to start here. Nothing else can compensate.’

Sleep hygiene has become a popular phrase, but it’s not just about what you do in the hour before bedtime, it’s about taking a look at the entire landscape of your

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